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Applebatch
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Applebatch is a professional community for K-12 teachers to connect online for career development and support. Since the launch of Applebatch.com in March 2009, Applebatch has accumulated over 2,000 members. History The concept for Applebatch.com was envisioned by the founder and CEO George Hammer III after working with the New York Public Schools Chancellor's Office, where he helped to create the "empowerment school" design. As a result of his initiatives and industry research,he discovered that K-12th grade educators lack direct access to resources, opportunities and colleagues, and thereby, cannot utilize the community for support. Thus, he sought to empower educators by providing solutions and resources to their everyday challenges. Applebatch.com provides K-12 education professionals in the United States with (1) professional networking opportunities, (2) educational resources and sharing capabilities, and (3) job listings. In July, 2009, Applebatch Teacher Community launched a "Teacher Empowerment Essay Contest". The contest asks certified education professionals to submit essays that describe how they would spend stimulus funds to directly impact their classrooms. Applebatch Teacher Network will award aproximately $1,000 to the winners and advocate on their behalf for the funds they requested. Citations See Also
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