Teaching Matters Announces the First Annual Elizabeth Rohatyn Prize for School Innovation

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, November 3, 2010, Teaching Matters announced the first annual Elizabeth Rohatyn Prize for School Innovation -- a $15,000 award to be given to a school that exemplifies an academically rigorous and technologically innovative learning environment. Submissions will be open to all publicly-funded K-12 schools in the New York metropolitan area. The Prize will be awarded yearly beginning July 2011.

The winner of the Rohatyn Prize will receive a one-time award of $15,000 to support, sustain or further an innovative school learning environment, program or practice that has the potential to be replicated by other schools. The award can be applied to equipment, materials or human resources--including staffing, consultants, release and/or common planning time. Submissions will be judged using Teaching Matters' Rubric for School Innovation. The application and criteria for the Elizabeth Rohatyn Prize will be available online at www.teachingmatters.org on January 3, 2011.  

The Rohatyn Prize is underwritten by Elizabeth Rohatyn, a champion of innovation and education. Driven by the belief that technology could be used to engage urban students struggling to read and write, Mrs. Rohatyn joined forces with former teachers, principals and technology experts and founded Teaching Matters in 1994. The Rohatyn Prize announcement was made at Teaching Matters' second annual Champions of Innovation and Education Celebration, held at the Harvard Club in New York City.  Teaching Matters honored New York City Department of Education Chancellor Joel I. Klein for his work on behalf of New York City public schools-- including initiatives such as the School-of-One, the Innovation Zone, and NYC Connected Learning. Renowned New York Times columnist Bob Herbert delivered the keynote address.

About Teaching Matters  

Teaching Matters, a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with educators to ensure that all students can succeed in the digital age. We offer comprehensive services to enhance school performance, instruction and student learning. In collaboration with front line educators, content experts and technologists, Teaching Matters develops innovative and engaging educational content that pursues a new standard, striking a balance between core academic and 21st century learning environments to prepare students for the future.

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For inquiries about the Rohatyn Prize:

Naomi Cooperman, Ed. D.

Teaching Matters

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

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For more information about Teaching Matters:

Lynette Guastaferro

Teaching Matters

Executive Director

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