Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Awards $65,000 to Surry County SchoolsTwo-year grant for its Improving Mathematical Thinking through Teacher Leaders project Dobson, NC (August 4, 2014) – Trustees of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation have awarded a grant to Surry County Schools to support its Improving Mathematical Thinking through Teacher Leaders project. Surry County Schools is working to expand its teacher leadership capacity in mathematics instruction, which will thereby improve student achievement. This grant will help identify and train a mathematics teacher leader in each school across the county in hopes of building the school system’s long-term capacity to make positive instructional changes. “The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation believes that teachers should be supported as they mold the future of our state, and creating time and space for master teachers to share their expertise and collaborate with their colleagues is a critical piece of that support,” said Joy Vermillion Heinsohn, Director for Programs of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. “Equipping each school with the tools it needs to develop and implement effective teaching practices will ultimately help prepare each child for a successful life and career. The Foundation is proud to partner with Surry County Schools as it accomplishes this work.” “Quality teaching and learning in the 21st century encompasses a wide array of skills for success,” said Jill Reinhardt, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for Surry County Schools. “This public school district continuously seeks partnerships to ensure students have what they need to thrive as 21st century learners and contributing citizens of Surry County. It is vital that our school district focuses on internal capacity of teacher leaders to meet the demands of today’s students. Together, we can sustain the success and progress of our public school district.” On May 16, 2014 Trustees voted to approve 77 grants totaling $5.2 million to organizations across North Carolina. ABOUT SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS Surry County is a Tier One county nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Serving approximately 8,400 students, it believes a quality education for every student is priority. The Board of Education and administrative staff are committed to educating all students to be productive workers, responsible citizens, and life-long learners, enabling them to be globally competitive and prepared for life in the 21st century. For more information about Surry County Schools, visit surry.k12.nc.us. ABOUT Z. SMITH REYNOLDS FOUNDATION Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR) is committed to improving the quality of life of all North Carolinians. ZSR invests in statewide, regional and community-based organizations that are dedicated to building an inclusive, sustainable and vibrant state. The groups that ZSR supports both work to build healthy, robust communities at the local and regional level and engage in education, civic dialogue and advocacy around issues of importance to communities and to North Carolina. ZSR currently focuses on the areas of community economic development, environment, public education, social justice and equity and strengthening democracy. Established in 1936, ZSR is a private foundation based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. For more information about ZSR, visit zsr.org. MEDIA CONTACTS Surry County Schools – Sonia Dickerson, [email protected], 336-386-8211 Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation – Shaheen Syal, [email protected], 336-705-3207
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:11:45 +0000
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