This morning, still busy inspiring educators, the Office of EdTech sent out a tweet about today’s summit. As the Obama administration begins to wind down, the Department of Education’s Office of Ed Tech is still working–hosting a Teacher Preparation Summit today with participants who are grass-roots innovators in teacher education. It reminds me of the true legacy of the Office of Ed Tech during President Obama’s administration. Through their willingness to throw open the doors of the Department and even the White House to teachers, technology educators, […]
Tag: President Barack Obama
A day at the White House
What I want to say here is one simple word….yoweeee. But for those of you who would like to know what a day is like when you get honored as a Champion of Change by the White House, here goes. Sitting in the airport in Atlanta on the way to Washington, I overheard the President’s speech at the Kennedy Honors. He spoke of Kennedy’s love for the human spirit, both those “heralded” and “unheralded.” It struck me that the Champions of Change program is all […]