# Knowles Teacher Initiative

> The Knowles Teacher Initiative is a national nonprofit that supports high school math and science teachers to improve education in their classrooms and beyond. For more than 20 years, Knowles has invested in teachers through fellowships, professional learning, and a connected national community of educators.

## Programs and fellowships
- [Teaching Fellowship](https://knowlesteachers.org/teaching-fellowship): The Knowles Teaching Fellowship supports early-career high school math and science teachers with professional learning, mentoring, and a national community of educators.
- [Apply for a Fellowship](https://knowlesteachers.org/apply-for-a-fellowship): Eligibility, selection criteria, and the online application for the Knowles Teaching Fellowship.
- [Teaching Fellows Program](https://knowlesteachers.org/teaching-fellowship/teaching-fellows-program): Program details for current and prospective Knowles Teaching Fellows.
- [Senior Fellows Program](https://knowlesteachers.org/teaching-fellowship/senior-fellows-program): A program supporting a national network of experienced teachers who lead and improve education beyond their own classrooms.
- [Teaching Fellowship FAQs](https://knowlesteachers.org/teaching-fellowship/faq): Common questions about eligibility, the application process, and the fellowship experience.

## Professional learning for teachers, schools, and districts
- [Professional Learning](https://knowlesteachers.org/professional-learning): Knowles Academy courses, coaching, and professional development designed for math and science teachers, schools, and districts.
- [Knowles Academy Courses and Workshops](https://knowlesteachers.org/professional-learning/knowles-academy/upcoming-courses): Upcoming professional development courses and workshops for STEM teachers.
- [Coaching for Teachers](https://knowlesteachers.org/coaching): Instructional coaching focused on developing teachers rather than evaluating them.
- [School and District Learning](https://knowlesteachers.org/school-district-learning): Custom professional learning partnerships for schools and districts.
- [Annual Meeting](https://knowlesteachers.org/annual-meeting): The Knowles Annual Meeting, a national gathering of STEM educators with sessions, Ignite Talks, networking, and PD credit.

## Teacher resources and classroom practice
- [Resources](https://knowlesteachers.org/resources): Practitioner-written resources on STEM teaching, classroom practice, teacher leadership, and teacher community.
- [Our Journal (Kaleidoscope)](https://knowlesteachers.org/our-journal): Knowles' practitioner journal of articles written by and for math and science teachers.
- [Connection Circles: How to Establish a Restorative Circle Practice](https://knowlesteachers.org/resource/connection-circles-how-to-establish-a-restorative-circle-practice): A practical guide to starting restorative connection circles in the classroom.
- [Science and Math Project-Based Learning](https://knowlesteachers.org/resource/science-and-math-project-based-learning-finding-balance-of-content-standards-disciplinary-practices-and-elements-of-project-based-learning): Balancing content standards, disciplinary practices, and project-based learning in STEM.
- [The Importance of Collegial Relationships](https://knowlesteachers.org/resource/the-importance-of-collegial-relationships): Why collegial relationships among teachers strengthen practice and retention.
- [Engaging as Critical Friends](https://knowlesteachers.org/resource/engaging-as-critical-friends): How the critical friends protocol helps teachers give and receive feedback that improves practice.

## About Knowles
- [About Knowles](https://knowlesteachers.org/about): Mission, history, and approach of the Knowles Teacher Initiative.
- [Partnerships](https://knowlesteachers.org/partnerships): How schools and organizations partner with Knowles.
- [News and Events](https://knowlesteachers.org/news-events): Latest news and upcoming events from Knowles.
- [Contact Us](https://knowlesteachers.org/contact-us): Get in touch with the Knowles Teacher Initiative.