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From the classroom to space

Posted by Chris Radcliff in Education, News on April 7, 2010

The Space Frontier Foundation called our attention to this article on SmartPlanet about the Teachers In Space program:

Rachael Manzer is going to space. An elementary and middle school science coach in Connecticut, Manzer is part of the Pathfinder 7, a group of educators from across the country announced in July as the first cohort of the recently reinstated Teachers in Space program.

The interview is worth a read, especially if you’re a teacher. One bit of information was of particular interest:

It is an ongoing application process. They’re looking at bringing in three more teachers next year. We’ll just continue to keep adding.

I recommend that teachers (and space flight fans) take a look.