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What is the Technology Student Association?
The Technology Student Association is a non-profit national
student organization devoted to teaching technology education to
young people. TSA's mission is to inspire its student members to
prepare for careers in a technology-driven economy and culture.
The demand for technological expertise is escalating in American
industry. Therefore, TSA's teachers strive to promote technological
literacy, leadership, and problem solving to their student membership.
Involvement in TSA benefits teachers as well. Relating class activities
to local, regional, state and national competitive events can be
highly motivational for students. The natural interaction between
teachers and students can be utilized to develop an excellent learning
climate, while working toward goals.
TSA is the only student organization dedicated exclusively to students
enrolled in technology education classes grades K-12. TSA is recognized
by the U.S. Dept of Education, many state education agencies, the
National Association of Secondary School Principals, the International
Technology Education Association and the National Coordinating Council
of Career and Technical Student Organizations.
Who are TSA members?
TSA now serves more than 160,000 K-12 students in 2,000 schools
in 47 states nationwide. The majority of TSA's membership consists
of high school students.
Also, each the 2,500 teachers of technology education can be TSA
advisors. Teachers can use TSA's activities during the school day
in their classroom and extend the learning beyond the classroom
through a TSA chapter.
Student members have the chance to compete at local, state, regional
and national competitions. They may participate in chapter fund-raising
activities and community service projects. TSA chapters host social
activities. Leadership training is offered to student officers at
the local, state or national levels.
* text courtesy http://www.tsaweb.org
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