Teachers are the Key to Improving Mathematics and Science Education
The Knowles Teacher Initiative supports a national network of mathematics and science teachers who are collaborative, innovative leaders improving education for all students in the United States.
Teaching Fellows Program
The Knowles Teaching Fellowship is an intensive and cohesive, five-year program that supports early-career, high school mathematics and science teachers in their efforts to develop teaching expertise and lead from the classroom.
Senior Fellows Program
After completing the fifth year of the Fellowship, Teaching Fellows become Senior Fellows who have the opportunity to remain involved in the Knowles community throughout their careers and be supported in ongoing leadership efforts.
Knowles Academy
The Knowles Academy offers state-of-the-art professional development experiences for teachers.
Featured Fellow Stories
Read Jeffrey's Story
INTRODUCING POGIL TO PEERS
Knowles Senior Fellow Jeffrey Spencer was introduced to POGIL™ (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) through the Knowles Teaching Fellowship. Inspired by the Fellowship’s…
Read Andrea's Story
ORGANIZING A MATH RETREAT
Knowles Senior Fellow Andrea Negrete received a grant from the Knowles Teacher Initiative to fund a two-day retreat for the six math teachers…
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HOLCOMB LEADS STANDARDS-BASED GRADING IMPLEMENTATION
2014 Knowles Teaching Fellow John Holcomb helped implement standards-based grading in the science department at San Lorenzo High School in San Lorenzo
Read Kaitie's Story
CREATING A LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES
In an effort to provide colleagues with opportunities to learn about teaching strategies used by school peers, 2012 Knowles Teaching Fellow…
Read Zenas's Story
SPEARHEADING AN ADVISORY PROGRAM
In an effort to ensure that each student at her school is connected with a caring adult, 2012 Knowles Teaching Fellow Zenas Lee…