Kenan Fellows application period open

We’re pleased to report that the Kenan Fellows Program has opened the application period for the Class of 2013. K-12 public school teachers from all NC school districts are eligible for fellowships. Applications are due by January 23, 2012.

About Kenan Fellows

The Kenan Fellows Programs offers a unique opportunity for North Carolina K-12 public school teachers from all disciplines to collaborate with research and industry professionals to integrate relevant science, technology, engineering, and math into classroom instruction. Fellows develop new, inquiry-based curriculum to share with other teachers and become part of a respected network of accomplished teachers who serve as leaders in their districts and across the state of North Carolina.

As part of their fellowship, Kenan Fellows participate in a five-week externship experience with a research mentor whose work is relevant to their academic content area. Fellows attend focused professional development designed to advance teacher leadership, model instructional best practices, and facilitate the strategic use of technology in the classroom. Fellows work individually and as groups on creative ways to incorporate concepts and insights gained during their externship into lessons for students and instructional resources for other educators. Fellows receive a stipend of $5,000 and a Lenovo laptop and tablet to support their work.

Instructional plans created by Kenan Fellows can be found on the LEARN NC website.

Nominate an innovative teacher or apply on the Kenan Fellows website.