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Amateur Radio is best known to the general public for its role in emergency communications during disasters. Despite many advances in communications technology, emergency management agencies and relief organizations continue to call upon Amateur Radio for assistance and to respect the contribution made by radio amateurs during times of crisis.
For its licensees, Amateur Radio is not only an opportunity to serve the community during emergencies but also a source of friendship, recreation, and personal growth. In addition, many people began their path towards careers in electronics and wireless communications with experiences in Amateur Radio as children and teenagers.
Amateur Radio is a significant resource for the classroom teacher in the education of America's youth for life and work in a global, technological society. Applications of Amateur Radio in the classroom help students become employable, informed, conscientious citizens. ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio, has developed an education project to introduce teachers to this resource and enable them to make the most effective use of it in their classrooms.
Why should teachers consider using Amateur Radio in their classrooms?
To encourage teachers who may not be aware of the educational potential of Amateur Radio, the ARRL has developed the Amateur Radio Education & Technology Program which will include the following:
The goal of the Amateur Radio Education & Technology Program is to improve the quality of education by providing an educationally sound curriculum focused on wireless communications. The project emphasizes integration of technology, math, science, geography, writing, speaking and social responsibility within a global society. For more information on The Big Project, go to our FAQ or download the program brochure (617,399 bytes, PDF file).
School teachers interested in incorporating Amateur Radio into their curriculum, using it as an enrichment program or as a club activity are welcome to apply to become a Project School. Teachers currently using Amateur Radio in the classroom are welcome to apply for a Progress Grant to assist them in maintaining their station or enhancing their program. For additional resources, see our School Teacher Support Programs page.