$75 for 75 Campaign: Give $75 in honor of 75 years of NAAE | |
In celebration of NAAE’s 75th anniversary, NAAE’s $75 for 75 Campaign invites anyone who has ever been positively impacted by NAAE, an agriculture teacher, or agricultural education to make a $75 contribution and share their story.
Donors can honor an individual or program who has impacted them with a short tribute and photograph. These stories of positive influence will be highlighted throughout the year in NAAE communications, culminating at the 2023 NAAE Convention in Phoenix.
All donations collected through our $75 for 75 Campaign will go toward NAAE programs that benefit current and future agricultural educators, such as our Upper Division Scholarship, the Agricultural Educators Relief Fund, and NAAE Professional Development Programs. This campaign will run through December 31, 2023 and will announce the total amount raised early in 2024, along with which programs the NAAE Board of Directors has determined will receive those funds.
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What is a must have item for your classroom? | |
"Storage Containers!"
-Amador Gonzales, New Mexico
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"Papermate Felt Tip Pens."
-Kayla Loewenhagen, Wisconsin
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"Scotch Thermal Laminator"
-Deanna Miller,
New Jersey
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"Transparent Sticky Notes."
-Angela Shaver, Tennessee
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"Rustic Ridge Leather Refillable Leather Composition Notebook."
-Troy Thibodeaux, Louisiana
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"Blue Summit Supplies 30 Pack Dry Erase Lapboard Classroom Set"
-Jamie Propson, Wisconsin
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"Lineman Pliers."
-Stacey Rickard, Illinois
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"Post-It Super Sticky Easel Pad."
-Amarylis Mocakbee, New Jersey
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"Aimuan Cow Print Area Rug."
-Hannah McAuliffe, Oregon
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2023 National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy | |
The National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy (NATAA) was held July 10-14, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. NATAA is a professional development institute available to all members of NAAE. The process and selection to become an agriscience ambassador is rigorous, with a limited number of openings each year.
15 agricultural educators from 15 states were selected to participate in this year’s professional development academy. The training was led by three NAAE Mentor Facilitators representing three different states. While at the training, it was calculated that this year alone,15,380 students would be impacted by the science-based inquiry training. This academy is a hands-on approach designed to energize teachers and make them comfortable enriching their classes when they return home.
Congratulations to the 2023 National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy participants!
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Matthew Barnhill, NC
Marty Campbell, OR
Jacquelyn Carlson, MO
Amanda Evans, ID
Caleb Hickman, OH
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Renee Johnson, WA
Emily Kilmer, IN
Haley Leiding, MN
Amy Mire, LA
Niccole Morin, UT
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Cara Parlato-Butler, CA
Jamie Propose, WI
Patricia Smith, NJ
Sabrina Stephenson, KY
Gina Stewart, TN
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ACTE Spotlight: ACTION ALERT!
Ask Your Members of Congress to Oppose Cuts to Education and Workforce Programs in FY 2024!
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Super Early Bird Registration Ends July 31! | |
Don't forget to select Agricultural Education under the the Field of Specialization when registering! | |
NAAE Convention XLR8 Applications Opens June 30th | |
Retaining quality experienced teachers is important to the future of agricultural education. In 2013, NAAE developed XLR8 — the eXcellence in Leadership for Retention professional development program — to meet the needs of mid-career agriculture teachers. XLR8 is a year-long professional development program that targets agriculture teachers in their 7th-15th year of teaching.The XLR8 program includes participation in an intensive professional development experience (multiple sessions) during the NAAE convention, recurring virtual learning experiences, and online collaboration.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st
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NAAE National #TeachAg Day Celebration Kit Applications Are Open! | |
NAAE is thrilled to announce a BRAND NEW celebration kit for the BEST. CAREER. EVER! The Celebration kits will contain everything you need to celebrate NAAE National #TeachAg Day in style. Limited kits will be available, make sure your NAAE membership is up to date to apply!
Applications will close July 30th.
Tune in to the National #TeachAg Day Celebration Webcast from Portland, Oregon on September 21st!
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Enter the 2023 NAAE #TeachAg Collegiate Lesson Plan Contest! | |
Entries are due September 1, 2023. | |
NAAE National #TeachAg Day TikTok Challenge | |
To celebrate National #TeachAg Day, we want to see why students, teachers, and supporters think teaching agriculture is the BEST. CAREER. EVER!
The goal of the NAAE #TeachAg TikTok challenge is to advocate for agricultural education and highlight the profession of teaching agriculture. Through the NAAE #TeachAg TikTok challenge, participants can engage in recruiting future agriculture teachers by promoting the BEST. CAREER. EVER! through creative expression. This contest will engage agricultural stakeholders across the nation through the social media platform TikTok. Chosen videos will be featured on the NAAE National #TeachAg Day webcast on September 21, 2023.
Entries due September 1st, 2023
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Attend the Future Agriscience Teacher (FAST) Symposium at National #TeachAg Day
The NAAE Future Agriscience Teacher (FAST) Symposium at NAAE National #TeachAg Day is a professional development experience for preservice agricultural education majors which provides customized professional development, networking, and mentoring with current and future agriculture teachers from across the country.
NAAE is offering scholarships for preservice agricultural education majors to attend our Future Agriscience Teacher (FAST) Symposium at NAAE National #TeachAg Day, which will be held in Portland, OR.
Key Details:
- Held September 18-21, 2023, in Portland, Oregon
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2023 NAAE Creating an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, and Accessible Program FAST Participants are ineligible to apply.
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Applications are due Monday, August 7, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.--No exceptions. All applicants will be notified of status by August 15, 2023.
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A vault is where we keep our most prized possessions and the things that are valued most. The Valuables Vault in the By Choice Newsletter is designed to equip teachers with jewels and valuable tools to help them carry onward in the profession. The Valuables Vault will highlight information, tips, and tricks that hold value in agricultural educators' professional and personal lives.
The list of items agriculture teachers need for classroom and lab instruction seem endless. Teacher supplies, new wardrobe items, new planners, new lab materials, new EVERYTHING. It’s always a great idea to have a fresh start to the year. There’s nothing like a pack of new pens and a crisp planner to bring a teacher joy. We have compiled a list to help you prepare to go Back-To-School.
- Back to School Shopping Deals- There are a plethora of retailers that offer a teacher discount! Check out over 90 retailers that support our teachers: https://www.teachthought.com/education/90-retailers-offer-teacher-discounts/
- Types of Planners that work best: Keeping track of lessons, events, and endless meetings can be daunting. Finding a planner that works best for you will allow you to stay organized and ready to conquer the year. Check out some recommendations for teacher planners: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-teacher-planners.html
- Create an Amazon Wishlist! Many people are looking for ways to sponsor your classroom! Once it is created, you can continue to add things as needed. People can shop directly from your link and items are shipped to your door. You can share your Wishlist via social media. Stakeholders and supporters can impact your classroom directly. A Wish List is always a great idea, especially in the event that your bookkeeper has some extra money they would like to spend. It is a simple way to keep a list of things you would like and a great way for others to support your program.
Combination to Happiness:
Schedule something for YOU this month! Place it in your calendar like an appointment. You wouldn’t break a promise to someone you value, why break a promise to yourself? Maybe it’s a massage, a class that you’ve been wanting to try, or a family picnic. Whatever it is, give yourself the time you need. Give yourself some grace and go for it!
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Follow My Local Cooperative on Social Media
Make sure you are following the NAAE My Local Cooperative social media platforms for agriculture cooperative career profiles, agriculture cooperative facts and ways to access My Local Cooperative workshops, toolkits and grants. You can follow My Local Cooperative on Facebook and Twitter.
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My Local Cooperative is an initiative of the National Association of Agricultural Educators with funding support from the CHS Foundation.
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Calendar
July 30- National #TeachAg Celebration Kit Application Closes
August 7- NAAE #TeachAg Day FAST Applications Due
September 1- NAAE XLR8 Application Closes
September 1- NAAE #TeachAg TikTok Challenge Submissions Due
September 1- NAAE #TeachAg Collegiate Lesson Plan Contest Submissions Due
September 21- NAAE National #TeachAg Day Celebration
November 28- December 3- NAAE Convention
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June 2023 Impact and Engagement Overview
On ALL NAAE Social Media accounts:
NAAE posts reached 29,000 users.
NAAE posts were shared 61 times.
12 email campaigns were sent totaling 50,808 unique sends with an average 46% open rate.
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The National Association of Agricultural Educators is a federation of state agricultural educators' associations with more than 9,000 members. NAAE members are involved in school-based agricultural education at any level, from middle school through postsecondary, and state and national agricultural education leadership.
NAAE is committed to advancing, in our organization and communities, inclusion, diversity and equity. The choice to create a just and equitable organization is not accidental. We intentionally prioritize fostering an inclusive environment that ensures people are respected and valued. We are committed to creating and supporting programs and policies that build an organization that values open communication and is respectful of differences.
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