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The website was selected as a featured site in StudyWeb as one of the best educational resources on the Web. It was also chosen by HMS Beagle as a "Favorite Web Site" by its biological and medical researchers who reviewed the News from the Neurosciences area of the site. Numerous school districts have cited the New Horizons for Learning website as "website of the week."
State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Terry Bergeson notes that "the vast amount of information assembled on the New Horizons for Learning website is readily available to all in education. As our state perfects the capacity of the K-20 communication system, New Horizons for Learning will extend its website into every classroom and office."
Dr. John Goodlad, author of A Place Called School and president of the Center for Educational Renewal, notes that "New Horizons for Learning is a unique agency in ongoing efforts to improve public education—not only in our schools but in the larger educational surround as well. Its uniqueness stems in large parts from philosophical orientation, New Horizons for Learning seeks to pull together the very best from educational research and experience and disseminates these integrations to the widest possible audience."
Pat Wasley, dean of the School of Education at the University of Washington notes that "For over fifteen years I have used the information and ideas from New Horizons for Learning. They have been an absolute beacon for important information on teach and learning for many educators. Further they have always moved into the future faster than the rest of us, clearing an hospitable path. The Web site provides both theoretical and practical support to teachers all over the world and is a resource I make sure emerging teachers know about."
Milton Chen, Executive Director of the George Lucas Educational Foundation writes, "For nearly two decades, New Horizons for Learning has synthesized key research and trends in education and stood for innovation and a belief, based on that research, that all students truly can learn. This is one of the best sources for educational ideas and innovation on the Web."
Dr. Howard Gardner, co-founder of Project Zero at Harvard and author of Frames of Mind, writes, "For two decades New Horizons for Learning has consistently been a positive force in the often fractious world of educational thinking and educational reform."
Fred Mednick, who is director and founder of Teachers Without Borders, received his doctorate in Educational Leadership from Seattle University. He notes that "My dissertation was focused on worldwide change in educational systems, and much of the support for this project came from the New Horizons for Learning website which originally published my call for participation in the study on that site.
Robin Oppenheimer, Project Manager of Open Studio notes that in her work at the Seattle Art Museum, "I train artists and art groups how to be informed users and producers of digital media on the Web, so I feel like I'm now passing on the training and support I initially got from New Horizons."
Nancy Margulies, director of Mindscapes and organizational consultant, says, "In 1985 I first benefited from the New Horizons for Learning. I was at that time, beginning my career in education and creativity. Since that time NHFL has provided me with a wealth of inspiration, information, encouragement, and connections to others of like mind. . . Their website, home of our virtual community of learners, is my source of information, connection and encouragement."
High school student Carl Roberts writes "I am a student, hoping to draw on my experiences as they occur and form from them a new and more comprehensive model for modern education. The New Horizons for Learning website is one of my favorite sites to visit. As I am still in high school, I feel that I am able to connect the ideas regarding traditional education and future education more readily. I experience the former firsthand, and can therefore make a personal projection of the latter with much less difficulty and reliance on abstractions. I try to read something on this website at least once a week, even if I've read it before. This habit keeps me informed and aware of the changes occurring in education and the society it affects."
Gary Howlett, school psychologist in Edmonds, Washington, has used the New Horizons for Learning website as an indispensable resource for the study groups he creates for the teachers in his school district. "The Cornerstone, which sets forth the educational philosophy of the organization has been especially useful in launching these study groups that include "Improving Learning Through the Arts" and "Developing Minds." Gary notes that "the Teaching and Learning Strategies area includes innumerable articles that have been used for training and discussions. It also provides an opening to questions that teachers have as their questions evolve."
High school History teacher All Lammers writes, " I am currently working on my Masters Degree from Drake University. I have been looking for a website to assist me in my research for a class called Brain and Human Development. When I found your website I felt as though I hit the mother load of all websites in the area of education and educational research. I will not only use it to complete my research later but will now use it to update myself on information so important for me in the classroom."
Terry Morrison, UNESCO Chair in Education writes, "I greatly appreciate your writing and boldness, particularly the positive attitude toward the future of learning which you display. I plan to introduce New Horizons to my colleagues at UNESCO."
Cindy Lewis, art educator, writes, "I recently submitted a proposal for funding of a major arts project and found everything I needed to support my proposal on your website. We just received notice that we were awarded the grant, thanks to New Horizons for Learning."
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