Grow Our Own Week
WHEREAS, the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Education Association (AEA) have formed a partnership dedicated to encouraging Alabama’s students to pursue a career in the teaching profession; and
WHEREAS, research shows there will be an even greater demand for highly-qualified teachers in the next decade; and
WHEREAS, the Future Teachers of Alabama organization and the TEACH Alabama program are innovative approaches focused on attracting more talented students to careers in the field of education; and
WHEREAS, the Future Teachers of Alabama organization and the TEACH Alabama program are rigorous, progressive and vital parts of Alabama’s total education system; and
WHEREAS, these programs are committed to providing students with opportunities to gain valuable hands-on experiences through internships, classroom observations and project-based learning; and
WHEREAS, Future Teachers of Alabama and TEACH Alabama initiated Grow Our Own Week to give local school systems statewide the opportunity to promote activities that focus on teaching as a career, highlight the important role of teachers and encourage students to consider the field of education as a future career choice; and
WHEREAS, the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Education Association will also celebrate the service, dedication and professionalism of Alabama’s current teachers during this special event:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the week of February 11 through February 14, 2013, as
Grow Our Own Week
in the state of Alabama.
Provided by the Office of the Governor of Alabama | governor.alabama.gov