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Robert Lee Bradley attends national ag ed convention Robert Lee Bradley, agriscience teacher at Thomasville High School and the president of the Alabama Association of Agriscience Educators attended the 59th annual convention of the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) Dec. 11-15 in Las Vega. More than 500 agricultural education professionals from all states and Canada, including teachers, teacher educators and state staff, gathered for a national meeting that provided agricultural educators with opportunities to strengthen local educational programs. Highlights of the meeting included sessions on partnerships between agricultural educators, agribusiness leaders and local, state and national policy makers. "Convention gives members the opportunity to keep abreast of the latest innovations in the teaching profession and gives all of us an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of many members that go above and beyond the 'normal routine' of educating students across the nation," said NAAE president Lee James. "Members also play an important part in sculpting the future of our organization by participating in committee activities." Conference attendees also participated in professional development workshops on current issues related to improving teaching techniques and developing trends in agriculture. Over 40 different workshops were available on topics including agriscience, using technology in the classroom, incorporating core competencies into the agricultural education curriculum, writing proposals for competitive grants, teaching in alternative formats and with alternative instructional materials, agricultural literacy and others. The conference also included special award programs that recognized excellence in the agricultural education profession and business sessions that allowed state delegates to address organizational issues.
The NAAE mission is "professionals providing agricultural education for the global community through visionary leadership, advocacy and service," NAAE has more than 8,000 members nationwide. The NAAE office is located in Lexington, Ky.
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