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Watch Nancie Atwell's Acceptance Speech for the Global Teacher Prize

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In a ceremony in Dubai this evening, Nancie Atwell received the inaugural Global Teacher Prize from the Varkey Foundation. We at Heinemann are so very proud to see her recognized among the world’s top educators.

In her acceptance speech, Nancie said, "The goal is excellence always. Engagement in the task—whether it's teaching or learningis the means to achieve that excellence." Watch the full acceptance below.

 
 
 
 
 
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