Welcome to the Teaching Excellence Awards (TEA) yearbook. The SMARTer Kids Foundation launched the TEA program in September 2001, with the goal of recognizing teachers who have made a significant impact on their students, schools and communities, and rewarding them by giving them leading-edge technology to reach their teaching goals. Since then, the Foundation has met many teachers who’ve shared their experiences, challenges, and successes in the classroom.

Teacher tips
When asked for their thoughts on teaching in the 21st century, TEA teachers share their experiences and best practices. Here are some of their recommendations:
Favorite websites
Favorite teaching tools
One lesson every student should learn