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 with leading-edge technology to help achieve 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