Posts Tagged ‘ Grant ’

Increase Student Interest in STEM and Mobile Technology

November 16, 2012

The Verizon Innovative App Challenge provides an opportunity for middle school and high school students, working with a faculty advisor, to use their STEM knowledge, their ingenuity and their creativity to come up with an original mobile app concept that incorporates STEM and addresses a need or problem in their school or community. The goal of the challenge is to provide an engaging and empowering learning experience to increase student interest and knowledge in STEM and mobile technology. Prizes include grants of $10,000 for 10 winning schools, and Samsung Galaxy Tab wireless tablets for students. Winners that bring their apps to…

Develop the 4Cs in a 21st Century Setting

November 16, 2012

The second annual Follett Challenge encourages educators to align their curriculum to teach 21st century learning skills—and is offering double the prize money as last year to those who do. Educators from all departments in schools can enter to demonstrate how their programs develop critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration between students and among educators in a 21st century setting, no matter the resources available. The Follett Challenge is open to all public and private K–12 schools in th e United States and Canada, as well as to international schools that meet the criteria for participation. To enter, schools should submit a three- to five-minute video along with…

Enhance Student Learning Using Digital Media

November 16, 2012

PBS LearningMedia and The Henry Ford have announced the third annual PBS Teacher Innovator Awards in recognition of innovative preK–12 classroom educators, media specialists, technology coordinators and home-school educators who use digital media to enhance student learning. Entrants must submit a short video or PDF with text and images that showcases their work. Entries can be a demonstration of a unique teaching technique or the outcome of influence on student work. Thirty educators in total will receive prizes for their outstanding work, with the top 10 winners receiving a professional development prize package for a week-long, all-expenses-paid “Innovation Immersion Experience” at The Henry Ford in…

Taking Action in Caring for the Environment

October 17, 2012

Sponsored by automaker Lexus and children’s publishing company Scholastic, the Lexus Eco Challengeis an educational program and contest designed to inspire and empower US middle school and high school students to learn about the environment and take action to improve it. Teams comprised of five to 10 students and a teacher-advisor are invited to participate in one or both of the two initial challenges, each addressing different environmental elements—land/water and air/climate. For each challenge, teams define an environmental issue that is important to them, develop an action plan to address the issue, implement the plan and report the results. Each of the challenges will have 16…

Stand Up and Speak Out

October 17, 2012

The Upstanders Contest is an initiative from Facing History and Ourselves to celebrate those educators, administrators and school staff who have taught their students the importance of participating in a democratic society. Upstanders are educators dedicated to examining the impact and history of bigotry and injustice. They inspire conversation about the choices we make every day. Upstanders foster civic engagement, tolerance and mutual understanding in our communities. They are outstanding educators whose ingenuity, determination and passion teach students, parents and colleagues not to stand by, but to stand up and speak out in the face of injustice. You can nominate someone as an Upstander…

American Honda Foundation Grants for STEM

October 11, 2012

The American Honda Foundation focuses on the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), the environment, job training, and literacy. It engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, scientific, humanistic, and innovative. Nonprofit charitable organizations classified as 501(c) (3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service, or a public school district, private/public elementary and secondary schools are eligible. Organizations must provide two years of audited financial statements. Deadlines: May 1, August 1, November 1, and February 1 Awards: Grant range is from…

Schoolyard Habitat Program Grant

October 11, 2012

The Schoolyard Habitat Program, an initiative of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, helps teachers and students create a school wildlife habitat. Typical projects include wetlands, meadows, forests and variations based on specific ecoregions. The first step to creating a successful Schoolyard Habitat Project is to create a team that includes students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members who will support the project. This team will ensure the project is created with full participation of the school and will create the foundation of support the school needs for sustainability. Eligibility: K-12 schools Deadline: Ongoing Award: Up to $8000 Web: http://www.classroomearth.org/node/1893 …

Reading Conference Travel Grants

October 11, 2012

The Reading Conference Travel Grants by Bruce Larkin and Wilbooks help K-3 literacy professionals develop their strengths as teachers. Each school year, 500 grants of $200 are awarded to help cover expenses for attending the International Reading Association (IRA) and Reading Recovery (RR) conferences. Eligibility: K-3 Literacy Teachers Deadline: Rolling Award: $200 grant Web: http://www.wilbooks.com/scholarships/travelgrant.php This information is provided as a courtesy for BISD teachers and inclusion here does not indicate an endorsement by the district. It is important to thoroughly evaluate a website before using it with students. For help with this please contact the Learning Technologies Coach for…

Air Force Junior ROTC Grant

October 11, 2012

The Air Force Association offers an Air Force Junior ROTC grant to promote aerospace education throughout classrooms an to enhance students’ ideas on how aerospace plays a prominent role in society – both today and tomorrow. Grants, which are issued twice a year, provide classrooms with funding for aerospace education-related activities, from purchasing text books or videotapes to field trips to an aerospace museum, Air Force base or other aerospace facility. Eligibility: Aerospace science instructors Deadlines: Feburary 10, 2013 Award: $ 250, every otther year Web: http://www.afa.org/aef/aid/rotc.asp This information is provided as a courtesy for BISD teachers and inclusion here…