President Bush presented Maryland kindergarten teacher Kimberly Oliver with the National Teacher of the Year award today and highlighted the importance of teachers in building the future of the country.
At Broad Acres Elementary, Oliver sponsors “Books and Supper Night,” an event held four times during the school year that allows students and their families to read books together and have dinner with their friends and classmates. She also wrote and received grants to purchase electronic learning systems, tape players and books in English and Spanish.
With her award comes a new role for Oliver  starting June 1, she will serve as a global spokeswoman for education, with a focus on early childhood education. (more…)
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Great news!
Question: Why did SHE have to write for grants? Shouldn’t that be included in the school budget?
