The Dollar General Back-to-School Grants provide funding to assist schools in meeting some of the financial challenges they face in implementing new programs, or purchasing new equipment, materials or software for their school library or literacy program.
Registration is now open for the 2008-09 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology!
The trustees of The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation have generously endowed the Leavey Awards for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education with a cash award of $7,500 is given to full time educators who have an innovative way of teaching America’s private enterprise system. A special award of $15,000 will be given for an unusually meritorious entry. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident employed full-time as an educator at an accredited American school (grades K-12), college or university. The application must conceive and implement and innovative course, program or project which develops, among students, a deeper understanding and appreciation of the American private enterprise system. The nominee’s program, course or project must be operating or initiated during the previous academic year.
Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students. The Kids In Need Foundation helps to engage students in the learning process by supporting our most creative and important educational resource — our nation's teachers. Teacher Grant awards range from $100 to $500 each and are used to finance creative classroom projects. Typically, 200-300 grants are awarded each year. All certified K-12 teachers in the U.S. are eligible. For more information, visit: www.kidsinneed.net
TASH recognizes that the path to full inclusion can be challenging, depending on the local community, state and local leadership and other factors. Their goal is to highlight contributions to progress along the path, in keeping with recognized quality practices. TASH will recognize awardees who set a high standard for innovation and excellence in inclusive education in the following categories:
Curriki, an online K-12 community focused on sharing open source curricula and learning materials, has expanded its functionality and added content from Sesame Workshop. Through a deal with Sesame Workshop, Curriki is also now offering that publisher's educational program called Panwapa, which is focused on teaching children "how to become responsible global citizens."
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