What is an Endorsement?

Webster's definition: "Sanction, support, or approval; formal and explicit approval; a promotional statement."

See what others have to say about NCASE!  Endorsements for the National Conference on Aviation and Space Education have been provided by the following nationally recognized aerospace and educational organizations:

L. Boyd Anderson, Former Chairman, & Mary Ann Thompson, Former President, Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF), are proud to support NCASE and have stated: 

"We have had the opportunity over the past three years to be a co-sponsor of the National Conference…. We are proud to once again offer our support for the National Conference on Aviation and Space Education and encourage others to support this worthy endeavor."

(See the entire letter at this LINK)

Joan Baratz-Snowden, Director, Educational Issues, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has this to say: 

"At a time when many schools are pressured to narrowly focus instruction on passing a single test, we applaud your effort to help teachers "develop ways to meet NCLB demands without becoming bogged down in 'teaching to the test." ... "Teachers will be especially interested in the practical applications and standards-connected lesson resources that this conference promises to develop and provide."

(See the entire letter at this LINK)

Alan E. Farstrup, Executive Director, International Reading Association (IRA) endorses NCASE: 

"As information demands expand in the fields of math and science, students need higher levels of literacy to understand the vast amount of knowledge available to them, and to fuel their imaginations as they help create the world of the future." ... "We therefore endorse the 39th National Conference on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE), which will provide educators the opportunity to focus on professional development in meeting national standards in math and science education and further the goals of No Child Left Behind."

(See the entire letter at this LINK)

Arthur E. Wise, President, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) encourages industry efforts: 

"The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education salutes the efforts of the aerospace industry to increase the number of students studying math and science through professional development opportunities for educators such as the National Conference on Aviation and Space Education and other avenues." ... "NCATE encourages industry efforts to interest more students in the areas of mathematics and science."

(See the entire letter at this LINK)

Kendall N. Starkweather, Executive Director & CEO, International Technology Education Association (ITEA) supports NCASE: 

"The International Technology Education Association would be very pleased to be a supporter and partner in your 39th National Conference on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE)." ... "Our priority will be to do our part in supporting efforts to improve and implement technology, innovation, designing and engineering (TIDE) in schools. We look forward to being a part of this effort and making a contribution."