Thank you to everyone at NCUST 2012! You are all winners!
One of the many highlights of this years symposium was Dr. Douglas Fisher’s presentation on learning and teaching close reading of complex texts. If you want to download a PDF version of his presentation please click here.
For more information about the symposium presentations please click here or on the “Resources” tab above.

High-performing urban schools provide hands-on STEM education like 2008 NCUST Excellence Award Winning School William Dandy Middle School, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Join NCUST in Supporting America’s Best Urban Schools
ATTENTION NEW AND PREVIOUS DONORS:
Please contribute to our $10,000 Summer Donation Campaign!
We are seeking 20 donations of $500 each between June 1st and September 1st. Help us get off to a good start for the new academic year. Contributions will be used to cover expenses for our NCUST winning schools to host site visits of A-PLUS Network principals in the fall.
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Get to Know our NCUST Award Winners!
- Stephens Elementary, “We are here to learn!”:
Click here to read more about NCUST Excellence Award Winner Stephens Elementary
Aldine, TX -
Object-based approach to learning at Southside Elementary:
Click here to read more about NCUST Excellence Award Winner Southside Elementary
Miami, FL -
Horace Mann Elementary overcame obstacles to become an excellent school:
Click here to read more about NCUST Excellence Award Winner Horace Mann Elementary
Glendale, CA -
Small high school in the Bronx helps English learners excel:
Click here to read more about NCUST Excellence Award Winner Winner Marble Hill High School
New York City, NY


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