Founded in 2005, the Blackboard Catalyst Awards program recognizes and honors innovation and excellence in the Blackboard global community of practice, where millions of educators and learners work every day to redefine what is possible when leveraging technology. Blackboard is focused on highlighting client successes and raising awareness ...
This award honors institutions who are on the forefront of educational innovation. Those who contextualize, plan for, and generate change in areas such as teaching and learning, technological innovation, software development, and more. It recognizes those who have implemented high impact educational strategies that scale. Winners will have developed innovative practices and/or technologies that have had a measurable effect on learning outcomes, student performance, or academic progression.
Founded by New York Family in 2002, The Blackboard Awards accomplish two worthy goals: They help New York City parents make informed choices about their children’s education, and they honor and celebrate schools, principals, guidance counselors and teachers of excellence from all education communities—public, private, parochial and charter—and from all grade levels, from nursery school through high school..
In February, we host an awards night for schools, principals, and guidance counselors. For most of the Blackboard Awards’ history, the master of ceremonies was the legendary memoirist and NYC teacher Frank McCourt. Since his death we’ve welcomed a variety of distinguished educators and city dignitaries.
Parent participation is critical to the helpfulness and success of the Blackboard Awards, and since its inception nine years ago, thousands of city parents have participated. Nominations are currently open for principals, schools, teachers and guidance counselors. The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 10th, 2020.
By telling us about a school you like, you’re helping that school grow its reputation and reach other families who may be interested in it. By telling us about a teacher or principal you love, you’re helping us honor some of society’s most important—and most unsung—heroes.
This award recognizes those who use Blackboard programs to support and enhance professional development within or outside of their organization. This can include anything from creative learning opportunities to on-the-job training in the newest technologies, and should display an organization-wide dedication to innovative training and development programs.
Founded in 2005, the Blackboard Catalyst Awards program recognizes and honors innovation and excellence in the Blackboard global community of practice, where millions of educators and learners work every day to redefine what is possible when leveraging technology. Blackboard is focused on highlighting client successes and raising awareness ...
This award recognizes clients who are dedicated to improving student achievement by fostering a connection between school districts, institutions, educators, students, and their communities. Examples that demonstrate this achievement include: effective use of multi-platform communication, use of mass communication tools to rally a community cause, or a campaign that succeeded in strengthening an institution’s brand and perception within their community.
This award honors institutions who are on the forefront of educational innovation. Those who contextualize, plan for, and generate change in areas such as teaching and learning, technological innovation, software development, and more. It recognizes those who have implemented high impact educational strategies that scale. Winners will have developed innovative practices and/or technologies that have had a measurable effect on learning outcomes, student performance, or academic progression.