School Furniture Blog

The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program offers current public or private elementary and secondary mathematics, technology, and science classroom teachers with demonstrated excellence in teaching an opportunity to serve in the national public policy arena. Fellows provide practical insight in establishing and operating education programs. Fellowships increase understanding, communication, and cooperation between legislative and executive branches and the science, mathematics, and technology. education community.

If you know a teacher that excels behind their science lab table, computer table or can spends hours working a formula on a dry erase board, suggest that they take their expertise to Capital Hill. 


Albert Einstein Fellows bring to Congress and appropriate branches of the federal government the extensive knowledge and experience of classroom teachers. They provide practical insights and “real world” perspectives to policy makers and program managers developing or managing educational programs. During the Fellowship, each Einstein Fellow receives a monthly stipend of $6000.00 plus a $1000.00 monthly cost of living allowance. In addition, there is a moving/relocation allowance as well as a professional travel allowance.
Deadline for application is January 13, 2010.

While there are many dry erase boards or whiteboards available to purchase, perhaps you would like to try your hand at building your own? Most commercial dry erase boards that are found in school classrooms or offices are made of white porcelain steel or white melamine and are ideal for those everyday settings. They are built to mount directly to the wall and usually come framed and with trays for marker storage.

Classroom activity tables have never had so much variety. With the multitude of teaching styles and teaching environments, there is much need for diversity in the school activity table market. Varying sizes, shapes, materials, finishes and more make up the hundreds, if not thousands, of available activity tables.
Online and catalog wholesale furniture dealer, Worthington Direct, has many activity tables to choose from for school, church and early childhood centers. The most common activity table is a rectangular shaped, laminate top, adjustable height table that are often a favorite of teachers and educators. But what about those very specific tables; what are they used for?
A new growing trend is the anti-microbial table options that come about in an attempt to keep flu and germs from spreading among school students. These tables feature germ destroying technologies that help keep classrooms free from harboring germs. Many schools use these tables, as well as churches, universities and those setting up displays in public settings.
Another unique activity table is the collaboration station tables that allow students a creative shaped table that allow them to work together and have their own independent space. These activity tables are especially popular in the younger school grades for group work, discussion and art projects.
Look for activity tables that suit you specific needs. For instance if you have a lot of wood trim in your space, consider a solid wood table. If you need additional storage in your classroom, try a table with storage bins located just under the table top. Always measure your room and allow at least 3 feet of space for easy entry around the table.