Cane and Corn: The Tale of Two Teachers
Learn how two teachers, who met at the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference, partnered to create an exciting year-long project for students in Louisiana and Illinois. Margaret Perret of Louisiana and Julie King of Illinois, joined "educational forces" to teach their students about geography, state products, food production and processing, economics and much more! More than "pen pals," the teachers swapped strategies for increasing student achievement in mathematics, reading and writing which culminated in a classroom visit (Julie went to Louisiana!) and "virtual tour."
Click here to view their PowerPoint Movie!

		Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Awards Program This program is designed to focus national attention on the critical role of teaching, and will honor teachers for their outstanding contribution to education about American agriculture.
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