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Teachers

The application period for Classroom Champions teachers for the 2012-2013 school year is now closed.

To be a Classroom Champions Teacher is something very special. We are looking for teachers who want to give their kids the experience of a lifetime. There is no cost to schools to apply or participate in this program. In addition to being paired with an Olympic or Paralympic athlete, all participating teachers will receive a Cisco Telepresence solution and an HD video camera to facilitate communication and collaboration with either athlete and other teachers in the program.

Benefits for teachers/schools include:

  • Free equipment to aid in communicating with their Olympian (e.g., HD video camera and video conferencing equipment)
  • Lessons that reinforce existing curricula focused on reading, writing, geography, math, technology, Internet research, and goal setting
  • Opportunities to network with participating teachers around the country
  • Increased student, parent, and teacher engagement and motivation

There is no cost to the school to apply or to participate in this program. The program focuses on grades K-8 and requires that 50 percent or more of the students in the school be eligible for free or reduced price lunch.

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Athletes

There are still a few slots open for exceptional Olympians and Paralympians who are interested in teaming with us to make an impact in the classroom. If you’d like more information about being part of Classroom Champions, send us an email!