Birmingham Covington School Recognized for Innovation at International Education Competition
The Birmingham Covington School was one of three U.S. schools to be recognized at Microsoft's Global Forum Educator Awards in Prague. BCS was named a Microsoft Innovative School earlier this year.
Birmingham Public Schools is known for its top-notch teachers, curriculum and dedication to students, but now one Birmingham school is known world-wide for its innovative approach to student instruction. The Birmingham Covington School (BCS) — Birmigham's combined elementary and middle school designed for students looking for a rigorous approach to interdisciplinary learning — took home first place at Microsoft's annual Global Forum Educator Awards, held in Prague in late November. BCS and several of its teachers were awarded first place in the "Collaboration" category for their project, "Doing Business in Birmingham," during which 54 fifth- and sixth-graders went into the community to educate local business owners about sustainability and…
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