Benefits for High School Teachers

There are many benefits for teachers who participate in SAGE. First, because students complete activities during the year in anticipation of presenting the results orally and in writing at the end of the year, they have a motivation other than grades.

Second, by encouraging students to participate in a friendly competition the quality of programs goes up from one year to another.

Third, by providing high school students with the opportunity to showcase their best activities in front of peers and a panel of influential judges, under the direction and guidance of their college mentors/consultants, SAGE provides a formal link between high schools, colleges and business that is currently missing.

In other words, SAGE is filling an unmet need. Competition, business involvement, and mentorship are key.

In addition to the benefits listed above, a teacher will:

• Motivate students in a fun, competitive way
• Introduce students to an innovative form of activity-based learning
• Integrate community service-learning into the classroom without much effort
• Establish a network of business, civic and education leaders
• Gain attention for the achievements of your students
• Travel to a state or regional SAGE competition, and possibly the national and international competitions