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The Basic School Network connects over one hundred schools committed to the Basic School vision.  This national network comprises four regional centers that provide professional development and annual conferences/seminars related to the four priorities of the Basic School: the school as community, a curriculum with coherence, a climate for learning, and a commitment to character.  By sharing information and practices, schools that have successfully incorporated Basic School principles inspire other schools to do the same.  The Boyer Center provides a "virtual hub" for the Basic School Network, offering a place where interested educators can easily access research and data, as well as find people with whom to share ideas.

The Best Practices Award is given to schools that demonstrate exemplary education programs connected to one of Dr. Boyer's enduring educational values.  A different theme is selected each year.  A national committee evaluates several schools, visits top candidates, and provides financial awards to school winners.  The award carries with it the hope that these exceptional schools will share their successful ideas and strategies with others.

The Boyer Scholars Program recognizes Messiah College seniors based on their exemplary scholarship, leadership, service, and demonstrated potential to make a distinctive contribution to society.  The program, which includes educational and celebratory initiatives throughout the academic year, encourages students to examine Boyer's vision and to consider their own service to the larger community.

The Boyer Teacher Scholarship is given each year to juniors at several colleges and universities.  Chosen for their commitment to education and to emphasizing community and service, Boyer Teacher Scholarship recipients immerse themselves in Boyer's works to learn more about his principles and how to apply them in the classroom.

 

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