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NEW GRANTS TO TEACH AMERICAN HISTORY: U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige has announced the establishment of Teaching American History Grants, and is encouraging local districts and charter schools to apply for the nearly $100 million available to help schools improve history teaching. Click here to read the full press release and get more information.
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U.S. Department of Education Grant for Professional Development for Arts
Educators for Schools Serving Low-Income Students
Office of Innovation and Improvement invites applications for new awards for
fiscal year (FY) 2003 Purpose of Program: The Secretary will make grants to
eligible entities for the implementation of high-quality professional
development programs in elementary and secondary education. This program will
fund model professional development programs for music, dance, drama, and visual
arts educators that use innovative instructional methods, especially those
linked to scientifically-based research. The Professional Development for Arts
Educators Program provides resources that LEAs can use in pursuit of the
objectives of the No Child Left Behind Act which aims for all elementary
and secondary students to achieve high standards. In particular, this program
provides an opportunity for eligible entities to create new programs in schools
identified for improvement, corrective action, or restructuring under Title I,
Part A of the ESEA. Eligible Applicants: A local educational agency (LEA),
including charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law and
regulations, acting on behalf of an individual school or schools where 75
percent or more of the children are from low-income families, based on the
poverty criteria described in Title I, Section 1113(a)(5) of the ESEA, in
collaboration with at least one of the following: (1) An institution of higher
education; (2) a State educational agency; or (3) a public or private non-profit
agency with a history of providing high- quality professional development
services to public schools. Only schools where 75 percent or more of the
children served are from low- income families may receive services under this
program. For more information visit http://www.ed.gov/offices/OII/portfolio/arts.html.
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Thomas
B. Fordham Foundation Prizes for Excellence in Education 2004:
The Foundation awards two $25,000 prizes annually: The Thomas B.
Fordham Prize for Distinguished Scholarship is awarded to a scholar who has made
major contributions to education reform via research, analysis, and successful
engagement in the war of ideas; The Thomas B. Fordham Prize for Valor is awarded
to a leader who has made major contributions to education reform via noteworthy
accomplishments at the national, state, local, and/or school levels. For more information, go to
http://www.edexcellence.net/fordhamprizes/fordhamprizes.html.
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IndiVisual/Hewlett-Packard 'Read for Life' Scholarship:
The 'Read for Life' scholarship consists of a wireless mobile reading lab
with 5 Hewlett-Packard laptop PCs complete with 3 years unlimited student-use of
IndiVisual Reading ($25,000 value). Dr. John Manning, a former president of the
International Reading Association, is the author/advisor behind the IndiVisual
Reading program. The scholarship is available to any public, private, parochial
or charter school within the United States. For more details and to apply online,
visit http://www.indivisuallearning.com/scholarship.html
or contact Mark Hassing at 651.602.3144.
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Associate Teacher Fellowships
Associate Teacher Fellows work at City On A Hill Public Charter School in
Boston. Fellows work closely with a Mentor teacher four days a week, taking on
the full complement of a teacher's roles and responsibilities. Their primary
objective is to raise student achievement. Fellows also participate in a full
day seminar on Fridays, led by a faculty of Boston teachers, community members
and university personnel. Fellows earn Massachusetts Teacher Certification
through the program. The Institute then helps Fellows find employment in a
public school in Boston and supports them for their next two years of teaching.
For more information contact Jesse Solomon, City On A Hill Public Charter
School, 320 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115, email: Jesse_Solomon@cityonahill.org,
Phone: 617-262-9838 x101, Fax: 617-262-9064
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Charter School Teacher Fellowship Program
The Council for Basic Education (CBE) offers the Charter School Teacher
Fellowships for all classroom faculty in public charter schools. During the
summer, teams of 3 teachers spend 6 weeks together
in self-directed study of an academic topic of their choice, with time devoted
to reading, writing, and thinking. Team members each receive $2,500, and
their schools receive $500 each. Application materials may be obtained on
CBE's website, www.c-b-e.org.
Completed applications must be received at CBE in Washington, DC by early May. For additional
information, contact Elsa Little or Susannah Patton at 202-347-4171.
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Fellowship for Prospective School Founders.
The Fisher Fellowship is a year-long fellowship to provide public school
founders with the school leadership and management training they need to
successfully start and manage highly effective public schools for educationally
disadvantaged youth. Fellows who start schools will be eligible to receive
technical assistance and some financial support as well as a generous stipend
from the KIPP Network of Schools. For more information about the Fisher School
Leadership Program and the KIPP Network of Schools, visit www.kipp.org
or call 415-399-1556. There are several application deadlines per year.
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Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Teachers program offers K-12 teachers an opportunity to apply for grants for innovative projects that enhance science education in the school and/or school district. To apply for funding, qualified teachers must write a Toyota Tapestry proposal and submit it for receipt at the National Science Teachers Association. The grants will be awarded in categories of environmental education and physical science applications. For entry materials call Fax on Demand service at 1-888-400-6782 and request document number 591.
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The GTE Growth Initiative for Teachers (GIFT) Grant Program offers grants for innovative science and math teaching. Grants are awarded to outstanding teachers (grades 7-12) for professional development activities and hands on class projects. The program includes a week long seminar for award winners to learn about new technology and to share ideas and teaching techniques. Applications are are available online at the GTE Growth Initiative for Teachers (GIFT) page.
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Since 1975, the Grolier Publishing Company and the American Library Association have teamed up to offer the Grolier National Library Week Grant. Each year, the ALA administers a $4,000 grant to the library with the best public awareness campaign for National Library Week. For more information, visit www.ala.org/pio/grolierapp.html.
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The Toshiba America Foundation is seeking applicants to receive $1000 grants for science and mathematics education projects for teachers K-6. For more information, e-mail foundations@tai.toshiba.com
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The Bell Atlantic Foundation has grants to support organizations that improve education, community services, and the arts. The foundation's education funding has a technological bent, providing schools with access to equipment, integrating technology into the classroom, and helping train teachers to use these advances more effectively. Get more information at www.bellatlanticfoundation.com.
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The Exxon Education Foundation supports projects that enhance math education programs in grades K-3, including new math planning projects that help teachers change the way math is taught in their classrooms and help both students and parents think positively about math. The foundation reviews and awards proposals throughout the year. The foundation awarded about $3 million in 1996 to K-12 education, ranging from $200 to $200,000. Available to school districts and partnerships between schools and teacher preparatory colleges. Contact: Exxon Education Foundation, 5959 Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039, (214)444-1104.
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The Computer Learning Foundation awards cash and technology products through Computer Learning Month contests. The competitions aim to encourage students and educators to explore new ways of using technology in the classroom. Prizes include Macintosh computers, Cisco Micro Webservers and Microsoft software. Entry deadlines range from Nov. 30 to April 30. Each year's competition has a specific focus. For a free copy of the foundation's annual publication, Computer Learning, which provides information on all the contests, contact Computer Learning Foundation, Dept. CT97, P.O. Box 60007, Palo Alto, CA 94306-0007, or visit their website.
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The Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Charitable Foundation supports education projects that serve students of all ages, including literacy, stay-in-school, drug awareness, leadership, tutoring and academic-assistance programs. The Foundation also funds programs that promote youth development through education and recreation programs. Special attention is given to minority and low-income youth. The foundation gives priority to projects in the Oakland / East Bay area, CA, and to projects in which Edy's and Dryer's employees are involved. Grants are available to non-profits, schools and school districts in Edy's and Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream operating communities. The Foundation has both large- and small-grant programs. For more information on grants, deadlines and eligibility, contact Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Charitable Foundation, 5929 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618, (510) 450-4586.
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The D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) offers awards to enhance arts appreciation in Washington, DC and to support programs that provide arts training and exposure to youths by reinforcing importance of arts in basic education. For more information, contact DCCAH, 410 8th St. NW, Fifth Fl., Washington, DC 20004, (202) 724-5613; fax, (202) 727-4135.
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Philadelphia Newspapers Inc., which includes the Philadelphia inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News, supports K-12 programs targeting literacy, journalism education and access to education for the disadvantaged or disabled. Grants available for programs in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties, PA; and Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties, NJ. Grants range from $250 to $5,000. Deadlines are Sept. 1 and Dec. 31. For more information contact Charles Fancher, Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, or Deborah Kahn, Community Relations Manager, Philadelphia Newspapers Inc., 400 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130, (215) 854-5500; fax (215)854-5118.
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The ALZA Corporation gives to education initiatives at all levels, with a focus on K-12 curriculum enhancement. Supports grants to organizations in which ALZA employees are active volunteers, and grant requests must be initiated by an ALZA employee who has volunteered at the agency. Eligible in Santa Clara and Solano counties, CA, and Anoka County, MN. Most grants are below $5,000. No deadline. Contact Lucinda Tatman, Community Relations, ALZA Corporation, 950 Page Mill Rd., P.O. Box 10950, Palo Alto, CA 94303-0802, (415) 494-5000; fax, (415) 494-5121, or visit their website.
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The Carolyn Foundation supports the education and development of children, youths and families; and arts and culture in New Haven, CT, and Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. The foundation favors programmatic contributions over capital grants. Grants typically ranged from $5,000 to $60,000. Deadlines are July 31 and Jan. 31. Contact: Carol Fetzer, Carolyn Foundation, 4800 First Bank PI., Minneapolis, MN 55402, (612) 339-7101.
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The Leland Fikes Foundation supports during-school programs for elementary and secondary school districts in Dallas, Texas. The foundation funds individual schools on occasion. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. No deadline. Contact Leland Fikes Foundation Inc., 3050 Lincoln Plaza, 500 N. Akard, Dallas, TX 75201-6696. (214) 754-0144.
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The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations support education projects that strengthen teachers and their teaching in grades 9-12. Non-profits, including school districts, are eligible. The foundation encourages collaborations between school districts and higher education institutions. Projects should reach a large audience and be adaptable for dissemination. In considering proposals to support high school teaching, collaborative partnerships between the faculties of colleges (e.g., arts, sciences and education) and high schools or combined efforts involving reform organizations, colleges/universities and high schools are encouraged. Proposals may cover a wide range of initiatives to improve teaching. Project examples include teacher professional development and use of new technologies to enhance teaching methods. Special consideration will be given to projects addressing education issues on a national level. Grants typically range from $75,000 to $125,000. No deadline. For more information contact Jonathan Howe, Executive Director, Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, 111 Riverside Ave., Suite 130, Jacksonville, FL 32202-4921, (904) 359-0670.
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The A.L. Mailman Family Foundation supports elementary and secondary school initiatives that benefit children, strengthen families and teach social responsibility. The foundation funds projects in three areas: early care and education, with a focus on. training of childcare and early education workers, policy-oriented research, and leadership development; moral education and social responsibility, emphasizing innovative curricula and approaches that foster development of social responsibility (anti-bias, anti-violence, etc.); and family support, focusing on parental involvement in early care and education, and approaches that are accessible to at-risk families. Grants available for nonprofit organizations; professional organizations; training projects; publications; research and leadership conferences that help improve local services; and service delivery systems. Deadlines are Jan. 15 and June 15. Interested applicants should submit letters of inquiry first. The foundation will invite formal proposals. Average grants are in the $30,000 to $35,000 range. For more information contact Luba Lynch, A.L. Mailman Family Foundation, 707 Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY 10604, (914) 681-4448; fax, (914)681-5182, or visit their website.
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The Borden Foundation supports projects that increase opportunities for disadvantaged children in its plant communities. Funds initiatives that provide school-based early education opportunities and parent training; develop after-school recreation and camping programs; offer opportunities at arts organizations, such as ballets, music schools and museums; and provide nutrition education. Schools, school districts, youth groups, social service agencies and other non-profits are eligible. Encourages collaborative projects between schools and other community-based organizations. Deadlines are Oct. 1, March 1 and July 1. The foundation encourages applicants to submit preliminary letters of inquiry. For more information contact Frankie Nowlin, Borden Foundation Inc., 180 E. Broad St., 30th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215, (614) 225-4340; fax, (614) 225-4066.
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The Annenberg Foundation funds elementary and secondary education, and public education systemic and curriculum reform programs. Grants support K-12 and early childhood education and focus on communication, including programs that will develop more effective ways to share knowledge and are likely to produce change on a large scale. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Awards are made to nonprofit organizations that serve schools, as well as large, urban school districts. Contact the Annenberg Foundation, St. Davids Center, Suite A-200,150 Radnor-Chester Road, St. Davids, PA 19687, (610) 341-9270; fax, (610) 964-8688.
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The GenCorp Foundation funds elementary and secondary education projects with grants to non-profits, including schools, in communities where the company operates. Projects should focus on parental involvement, literacy, school-to-work transition, teacher training and student achievement. GenCorp favors community-based initiatives that promote partnerships among schools, business and youth organizations. Grants usually range from $1,000 to $5,000, but the foundation has given awards up to $100,000. No deadline. For more information, contact Theresa Carter, Director, GenCorp Foundation, 175 Ghent Rd., Fairlawn, OH 44333-3300, (330) 869-4289.
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Textron Charitable Trust supports projects that improve secondary education, including systemic reform, and math and science education, school-to-work and transitional programs that target minorities, women and youths. The foundation gives direct and matching grants that generally range from $1,000 to $10,000, (but have reached $1 million) to secondary schools and school districts in communities with Textron divisions. For more information, contact Elizabeth Monahan, Textron Charitable Trust, P.O. Box 878, Providence, RI 02901, (401) 457-2430; fax (401) 457-3598.
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The Aon Foundation supports projects that promote youth development through health, education, the arts and cultural activities, to schools, school districts and other nonprofit organizations in communities where the company operates, especially the Chicago area. Supported initiatives include community-based projects that focus on youths' development mentally, physically and academically, and demonstrate positive intervention by including an outcome evaluation component. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000. Deadlines are April 1, July 1, and Oct. 1. For more information contact Cecilia Garibay, (312) 701-3035; submit proposals to Carolyn Labutka, Executive Director, Aon Foundation, 123 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606; fax (312) 701-4533.
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The FREE (Federal Resources for Educational Excellence) website makes hundreds of learning resources from 40+ federal organizations available (and searchable) in one place. Go to: http://www.ed.gov/free/.
Also the EDInfo Mailing List provides information on reports, grants and other initiatives from the U.S. Department of Education. The List Archive is searchable at http://www.ed.gov/MailingLists/EDInfo/search.html or can be subscribed to at http://www.ed.gov/MailingLists/EDInfo/ei-annou.html.
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The Foundation Center offers a variety of resources and services, including regional workshops and seminars, grant databases, and other online resources, for schools and teachers seeking education support funding. In addition, they also offer the following publications:
For seminar and workshop schedules, grant information, online databases and publications, and more visit their website, or contact them in Washington, DC, at (202) 331-1400.