The 2011 Microsoft Innovative Education Forum has come to an end. This year 102 incredible educators from all around the USA came together in Redmond, Washington for two days of excitement, wonder, and joy. They shared, collaborated, and learned together.The Innovative Education Forum challenges teachers to submit their work to be judged by educational experts and leaders from around the country, to work collaboratively on new projects with teachers they have never met before, and to learn new ideas to try in their classrooms. The challenge takes place in the summer while they are on vacation from their demanding jobs and involves hours of preparation, competition, and a healthy dose of stress.More... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cheryl-arnett/microsoft-innovative-educ_b_914164.html)