 Jack
London Award for for Educational Innovation
Sonoma State University
TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL JACK LONDON AWARD
Jack London
1876-1916
Jack London epitomized the life-long learner. His own education
was characterized by innovative and non-traditional experiences. London’s
primary devotion, however was to the PEOPLE, as he called them, and he
wanted an informed public that would direct leaders, not follow them blindly.
It is fitting that he be memorialized through this award program, which
is designed to recognize and encourage innovative, educational programs.
The Jack London Award for Educational Innovation is given annually to
an innovative educational program in Sonoma County public schools.
Goals of the Jack London Award Program
· To recognize and publicize outstanding innovative programs and
the individuals responsible for them.
· To project a positive image of public education.
· To cultivate collaboration between Sonoma State University (SSU)
and K-12 schools.
SSU faculty and staff, as well as community and educational leaders,
serve as judges for this awards program. The Jack London Award Committee
makes final selection of award recipients. Criteria for judging
include:
1. Original vision and impetus for the program
2. Innovative and creative approaches
3. Engages teachers and school community collaboratively
4. The impact of this program on students and how it might be adaptable
to other settings
Awards will be presented at a reception to be held at
Sonoma State University on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Additional
applications are available on the SSU web site (http://www.sonoma.edu/education),
in the Principal's Office at each Sonoma County school, or by calling
Kristen Boland at SSU, (707) 664-2132.
Application must be postmarked by
Monday, March 3, 2008
Co-Sponsors of the Jack London Awards for Educational Innovation:
California Faculty Association
Sonoma County Educators Council CTA/NEA
Sonoma County Office of Education
Sonoma State University
California Reading and Literature Project
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