Category Archives: Teachers/ Educators

SOS March 7.30.2011…teacher power!

From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. My family taking a break at the National Mall My former students and their parent at the White House EllipseThe Filipino teachers and our families Filipino teachers with their iPads talking to people … Continue reading

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How to increase motivation among teachers

From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. Teachers are not motivated by the carrot-and-stick approach used in many schools, says author Daniel H. Pink. Instead, Pink — a speaker at this week’s National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Conference … Continue reading

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APALA Passes a Resolution on the PGCPS Int’l Teachers during the Convention 2011

From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. WHEREAS, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) recruited 1,000 foreign teachers under the H1-B Visa Program, between 2004-2009, in order to comply with the requirements of the “ No Child Left Behind” … Continue reading

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THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LABOR ALLIANCE ENDORSES S.O.S. MARCH

From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. FOR IMMIEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Laverty Vice President of Communications Email:lavertyhm@gmail.com phone:269-598-2235 THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LABOR ALLIANCE ENDORSESTHE “SAVE OUR SCHOOLS” MARCH AND RALLY WASHINGTON, DC – APALA today announced their … Continue reading

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Statement on the Plight of Filipino Teachers of Maryland’s PGCPS

From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. Partido ng Manggagawa (PM) Statement on the Plight of Filipino Teachers of Maryland’s PGCPS July 15, 2011 Lured by the American dream, non-immigrant workers here in the US have been subjected to … Continue reading

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PGCPS International Teachers’ Rally at the Department of Labor

From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL.

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PGCPS Teacher Migrants standing up!

From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL.

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All my love to everyone!

From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. This photo was taken yesterday during my visit to the DC Area Writing Project (DCAWP) Young Writer’s Camp at Howard University School of Education. Love their energy, amazing artworks and writings!.Today, as … Continue reading

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NBCT: Teachers’ work goes beyond the school day

From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. In this column, National Board Certified Teacher Jane Ching Fung responds to critics who label teaching as a part-time job, saying it actually is a full-time commitment that goes beyond the end … Continue reading

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Reminder: Save Our Schools National Rally July 30

From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL.

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