Recognition

Know a teacher who deserves a little recognition—and a chance to recharge? The Holdsworth Center is inviting Texans to nominate a teacher for a free weekend retreat at its Campus on Lake Austin. Selected teachers will have an opportunity to unplug, connect with fellow educators, and explore ways to support their own well-being.

Some of the most influential ideas in education don't begin in state capitols or national think tanks. They begin in classrooms, workplaces, and communities where educators and industry leaders are solving real problems together. That's exactly what the Progressive Policy Institute found when it looked across the country for examples of high-quality work-based learning—educational experiences that connect students with authentic projects, professional mentors, and real workpl