Hello!
Included in this entry are some fantastic opportunities for students, teachers, and schools. I encourage you to look at these during the holiday break.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
~Eneida
Opportunities for Students
• The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program
Deadline: December 31, 2007
Award Amount: Varies
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding, low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose.
Continuing Gates Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.
The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence by providing thousands of outstanding students, who have significant financial need, the opportunity to reach their full potential.
• Global Action Awards
Deadline: January 31, 2008
Award Amount: $5,000
NetAid, an initiative of Mercy Corps , is accepting applications for the Global Action Awards. The awards honor high school students in the United States who have organized and led a project that has impacted people in poor countries, or raised awareness about global poverty in their own communities.
The awards celebrate young people who have shown great leadership in areas such as preventing disease, alleviating hunger, protecting the environment, promoting human rights, and improving access to clean drinking water, health care, or education. Projects may involve organizing advocacy campaigns, raising funds, volunteering, or using media and technology to involve others in the fight against global poverty.
Each year, a prestigious panel of judges reviews applicants on the basis of innovation, cooperation, leadership, inspiration, and impact. The honorees receive $5,000 each for college or a charitable cause of their choice, and are honored at a ceremony in New York City.
Guidelines and application materials are available at the NetAid Web site.
• National Peace Essay Contest
Deadline: February 1, 2008
Award Amount: Varies
The United States Institute of Peace established the National Peace Essay Contest to expand educational opportunities for America's youth.
The topic for the 2007-08 competition is "Natural Resources and Conflict." Participants are asked to write a 1,500-word essay stating what they believe are the necessary elements for the development of fair, peaceful, or effective use of natural resources after a conflict.
Students are eligible to participate if they are in grades nine through twelve in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, or if they are U.S. citizens attending high school overseas. Students may be attending a public, private, or parochial school, or participating in a high school correspondence program. Entries from home-schooled students are also accepted.
First-place state-level winners are awarded $1,000 each and compete for national awards. National awards include one first-place award of $10,000; one second-place award of $5,000; and one third-place award of $2,500. First-place state winners are also invited to Washington, D.C., for the awards program. The institute pays for expenses related to the program, including travel, lodging, meals, and entertainment.
Visit the USIP Web site for complete program information and entry procedures.
Opportunities for Teachers
• Funding Available from the Professional Educator Standards Board
The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) has funding available to support teachers to add the following endorsements:
• Secondary Mathematics
• Any Secondary Science area
• Middle Level Mathematics/Science
Funds may be used to pay for PRAXIS II exams, university supervision for the pedagogy assessment, and in some cases, tuition for a limited amount of coursework. Priority will go to teachers currently teaching in secondary math or science without an endorsement, or those whose district would provide the opportunity to teach in one of those areas if an endorsement was earned.
Apply by emailing Mea Moore at PESB.
For more information on Pathway I and II and endorsement requirements go to the PESB website under Quick Links select “Add an Endorsement”.
• Leadership and Learning Grants
Deadline: February 1, 2008
Award Amount: $2,000 - $5,000
The NEA Foundation supports individuals participating in professional development activities, such as summer institutes, or groups of teachers and education-support professionals engaged in research, mentoring, or other relevant activities. Eligible applicants include teachers at public schools, education-support professionals at public schools, and faculty and staff members at public colleges or universities.
For more information, visit the NEA Foundation's Web site.
• Student-Achievement Grants for Teachers
Deadline: February 1, 2008
NEA Foundation supports individuals whose work engages students in critical thinking and problem solving that increases their knowledge of curricular subject matter. Proposals that focus on enrolling low-income or minority students in advanced coursework are especially encouraged. Eligible applicants include teachers at public schools, education-support professionals at public schools, and faculty and staff members at public colleges or universities.
For more information, visit the NEA Foundation's Web site.
Opportunities for Communities and Schools
• We the People Bookshelf Program
Deadline: January 25, 2008
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in cooperation with the American Library Association Public Programs Office is accepting applications for the fifth We the People Bookshelf program.
Each year, NEH identifies a theme important to the nation's heritage and selects books that embody that theme to build the We the People Bookshelf. The theme for the 2007-08 Bookshelf is "Created Equal."
The program will provide three thousand school (K-12) and public libraries across the United States with a set of classic books related to the "Created Equal" theme.
Any U.S. public library or K-12 school library in the United States and its territories is eligible to apply. School libraries include public, private, parochial, and charter schools. Libraries with collections that circulate to the general public and offer reading-based programs for the general public are eligible to apply. A library system or school district may apply on behalf of its member schools or branches.
Each library will receive a collection of seventeen classic hardcover books for young readers, all related to the Created Equal theme, and related resources and materials for programming.
Visit the We the People Bookshelf Web site for details about eligibility and instructions for completing the online application.
• ThinkQuest International 2008 for Students and Educators
Deadline: April 2, 2008
The Oracle Education Foundation has announced the opening of ThinkQuest International 2008. ThinkQuest is open to students between the ages of 9 and 19 and their teacher-coaches worldwide. Students are encouraged to team with peers in other regions to develop Web sites on educational topics. The program is designed to help participants develop important skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, self-direction, problem solving, and technology skills. In addition, students become published Web-authors in the popular ThinkQuest Library, sharing their work with thirty million Web learners each year.
Qualifying entries will be published in the ThinkQuest Library. Winners will receive prizes from the Oracle Education Foundation, including laptops and $1,000 school grants for the top five teams in each age division, travel to the annual ThinkQuest Live event for the top three teams in each division, and digital cameras for the team that receives the Global Perspectives Award.
Students and educators interested in participating should visit the ThinkQuest Web site.
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Friday, December 21, 2007
FUNdraising Fridays
Friday, November 30, 2007
It is the time of year when seniors need to get serious about college applications and fundraisers need to start making their end of year appeals. Below are some resources to help you on your way.
~Mike
Opportunities for Students
• Action For Nature Offers International Young Eco-Hero Awards
Deadline: February 28, 2008
Action For Nature , a nonprofit organization that encourages young people around the world to carry out individual environmental action projects, presents the International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize the individual accomplishments of young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions have significantly improved the environment.
Action For Nature will award cash prizes of up to $500 each to young Eco-Heroes for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental advocacy, environmental health, research, or protection of the natural world.
The applications will be judged according to several criteria, including but not limited to originality, difficulty, organization, length of time devoted to the project, influencing/educating others, use of outside resources (e.g., library, experts, media, community leaders), degree of success in reaching goals, and the impact on the environment.
See the Action For Nature Web site, for complete program information and application guidelines.
Opportunities for Teachers
• FastTrack Fundraising Tips and Articles
This is a great site with helpful tips and ideas for a full range of fundraising activities, including school, club, and sports fundraising. Visit their Web site and get Inspired!
Opportunities for Schools and Communities
• Educational Full Scholarship for Single Mother
The Sister Thea Bowman Foundation has four scholarships for African-American single mothers and their child to attend the College of St. Mary in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Foundation will grant $30,000.00 over a period of four years to the College of St. Mary on behalf of each student. In return the College of St. Mary will match that grant with an additional $24,000. The student must be an African-American single mother who has completed high school. She must be from low-income housing. She must be able to gain admission to College of St. Mary. She need not be Catholic.
Each student will have an African-American mentor during her course of study at the College of St. Mary. Each student will also have an African-American host family from Omaha who will also serve as mentor. Each mother may take up to two children with her to the College of St.
Mary. The cut off age for the child is nine. Each mother will live in a dorm with other single mothers and their children. This dorm has been especially renovated to accommodate mothers and their children.
If interested, please contact Mary Lou Jennings, Executive Director of the Sister Thea Bowman Foundation at: marylouj11@aol.com.
~Mike
Opportunities for Students
• Action For Nature Offers International Young Eco-Hero Awards
Deadline: February 28, 2008
Action For Nature , a nonprofit organization that encourages young people around the world to carry out individual environmental action projects, presents the International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize the individual accomplishments of young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions have significantly improved the environment.
Action For Nature will award cash prizes of up to $500 each to young Eco-Heroes for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental advocacy, environmental health, research, or protection of the natural world.
The applications will be judged according to several criteria, including but not limited to originality, difficulty, organization, length of time devoted to the project, influencing/educating others, use of outside resources (e.g., library, experts, media, community leaders), degree of success in reaching goals, and the impact on the environment.
See the Action For Nature Web site, for complete program information and application guidelines.
Opportunities for Teachers
• FastTrack Fundraising Tips and Articles
This is a great site with helpful tips and ideas for a full range of fundraising activities, including school, club, and sports fundraising. Visit their Web site and get Inspired!
Opportunities for Schools and Communities
• Educational Full Scholarship for Single Mother
The Sister Thea Bowman Foundation has four scholarships for African-American single mothers and their child to attend the College of St. Mary in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Foundation will grant $30,000.00 over a period of four years to the College of St. Mary on behalf of each student. In return the College of St. Mary will match that grant with an additional $24,000. The student must be an African-American single mother who has completed high school. She must be from low-income housing. She must be able to gain admission to College of St. Mary. She need not be Catholic.
Each student will have an African-American mentor during her course of study at the College of St. Mary. Each student will also have an African-American host family from Omaha who will also serve as mentor. Each mother may take up to two children with her to the College of St.
Mary. The cut off age for the child is nine. Each mother will live in a dorm with other single mothers and their children. This dorm has been especially renovated to accommodate mothers and their children.
If interested, please contact Mary Lou Jennings, Executive Director of the Sister Thea Bowman Foundation at: marylouj11@aol.com.
Friday, November 16, 2007
FUNdraising Fridays
To all Inspired Students, Teachers, and Schools,
This week’s exciting opportunities include teacher funding for the addition of Science and Math endorsements, a free set of classic books for school libraries, and a chance for students to participate in a Web site development contest. In addition to these opportunities, awards are available for students who are taking action against global poverty and schools who are instilling students with strong values.
~Mike
Opportunities for Students
• Oracle Education Foundation’s ThinkQuest International 2008
Deadline: April 2, 2008
The Oracle Education Foundation has announced the opening of ThinkQuest International 2008 and is inviting students and teachers from around the globe to take part in the international project learning competition.
ThinkQuest is open to students between the ages of 9 and 19 and their teacher-coaches worldwide. Students are encouraged to team with peers in other regions to develop Web sites on educational topics. The program is designed to help participants develop important skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, self- direction, problem solving, and technology skills.
Qualifying entries will be published in the ThinkQuest Library. Winners will receive prizes from the Oracle Education Foundation, including laptops and $1,000 school grants for the top five teams in each age division, travel to the annual ThinkQuest Live event for the top three teams in each division, and digital cameras for the team that receives the Global Perspectives Award.
Students and educators interested in participating should visit the ThinkQuest Web site.
• Global Action Awards for Global Poverty Efforts
Deadline: January 31, 2008
NetAid, an initiative of Mercy Corps, is accepting applications for the Global Action Awards. The awards honor high school students in the United States who have organized and led a project that has impacted people in poor countries, or raised awareness about global poverty in their own communities.
The awards celebrate young people who have shown great leadership in areas such as preventing disease, alleviating hunger, protecting the environment, promoting human rights, and improving access to clean drinking water, health care, or education. Projects may involve organizing advocacy campaigns, raising funds, volunteering, or using media and technology to involve others in the fight against global poverty.
Guidelines and application materials are available at the NetAid Web site.
Opportunities for Teachers
• The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) Funding
PESB has funding available to support teachers to add the following endorsements: Secondary Mathematics, Any Secondary Science area, and Middle Level Mathematics/Science. Funds may be used to pay for PRAXIS II exams, university supervision for the pedagogy assessment, and in some cases, tuition for a limited amount of coursework. Priority will go to teachers currently teaching in secondary math or science without an endorsement, or those whose district would provide the opportunity to teach in one of those areas if an endorsement was earned.
Apply by emailing Mea Moore at PESB: mea.moore@k12.wa.us
For more information on Pathway I and II and endorsement requirements go to the PESB Web site under Quick Links select “Add an Endorsement”.
NOTE: The October 12th deadline referred to in the bulletin has been removed.
Opportunities for Communities and Schools
• National Endowment for the Humanities We the People Bookshelf Program
Deadline: January 25, 2008
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in cooperation with the American Library Association Public Programs Office is accepting applications for the fifth We the People Bookshelf program.
Each year, NEH identifies a theme important to the nation's heritage and selects books that embody that theme to build the We the People Bookshelf. The theme for the 2007-08 Bookshelf is "Created Equal." The program will provide three thousand school (K-12) and public libraries across the United States with a set of classic books related to the "Created Equal" theme.
Any U.S. public library or K-12 school library in the United States and its territories is eligible to apply. School libraries include public, private, parochial, and charter schools. Libraries with collections that circulate to the general public and offer reading-based programs for the general public are eligible to apply. A library system or school district may apply on behalf of its member schools or branches.
Visit the NEH Web site for details about eligibility and instructions for completing the online application.
• K-12 School Awards
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) recognizes K-12 schools and districts throughout the U.S. demonstration outstanding character education initiatives that yield positive results in student behavior, school climate, and academic performance. Although winners may differ in method, content, and scope, all emphasize core ethical values such as honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Eligible applicants include public and private schools. The deadline for applications is December 3, 2007. Approximately 10 winners will be awarded $20,000. For further information, go to the Character Web site.
This week’s exciting opportunities include teacher funding for the addition of Science and Math endorsements, a free set of classic books for school libraries, and a chance for students to participate in a Web site development contest. In addition to these opportunities, awards are available for students who are taking action against global poverty and schools who are instilling students with strong values.
~Mike
Opportunities for Students
• Oracle Education Foundation’s ThinkQuest International 2008
Deadline: April 2, 2008
The Oracle Education Foundation has announced the opening of ThinkQuest International 2008 and is inviting students and teachers from around the globe to take part in the international project learning competition.
ThinkQuest is open to students between the ages of 9 and 19 and their teacher-coaches worldwide. Students are encouraged to team with peers in other regions to develop Web sites on educational topics. The program is designed to help participants develop important skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, self- direction, problem solving, and technology skills.
Qualifying entries will be published in the ThinkQuest Library. Winners will receive prizes from the Oracle Education Foundation, including laptops and $1,000 school grants for the top five teams in each age division, travel to the annual ThinkQuest Live event for the top three teams in each division, and digital cameras for the team that receives the Global Perspectives Award.
Students and educators interested in participating should visit the ThinkQuest Web site.
• Global Action Awards for Global Poverty Efforts
Deadline: January 31, 2008
NetAid, an initiative of Mercy Corps, is accepting applications for the Global Action Awards. The awards honor high school students in the United States who have organized and led a project that has impacted people in poor countries, or raised awareness about global poverty in their own communities.
The awards celebrate young people who have shown great leadership in areas such as preventing disease, alleviating hunger, protecting the environment, promoting human rights, and improving access to clean drinking water, health care, or education. Projects may involve organizing advocacy campaigns, raising funds, volunteering, or using media and technology to involve others in the fight against global poverty.
Guidelines and application materials are available at the NetAid Web site.
Opportunities for Teachers
• The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) Funding
PESB has funding available to support teachers to add the following endorsements: Secondary Mathematics, Any Secondary Science area, and Middle Level Mathematics/Science. Funds may be used to pay for PRAXIS II exams, university supervision for the pedagogy assessment, and in some cases, tuition for a limited amount of coursework. Priority will go to teachers currently teaching in secondary math or science without an endorsement, or those whose district would provide the opportunity to teach in one of those areas if an endorsement was earned.
Apply by emailing Mea Moore at PESB: mea.moore@k12.wa.us
For more information on Pathway I and II and endorsement requirements go to the PESB Web site under Quick Links select “Add an Endorsement”.
NOTE: The October 12th deadline referred to in the bulletin has been removed.
Opportunities for Communities and Schools
• National Endowment for the Humanities We the People Bookshelf Program
Deadline: January 25, 2008
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in cooperation with the American Library Association Public Programs Office is accepting applications for the fifth We the People Bookshelf program.
Each year, NEH identifies a theme important to the nation's heritage and selects books that embody that theme to build the We the People Bookshelf. The theme for the 2007-08 Bookshelf is "Created Equal." The program will provide three thousand school (K-12) and public libraries across the United States with a set of classic books related to the "Created Equal" theme.
Any U.S. public library or K-12 school library in the United States and its territories is eligible to apply. School libraries include public, private, parochial, and charter schools. Libraries with collections that circulate to the general public and offer reading-based programs for the general public are eligible to apply. A library system or school district may apply on behalf of its member schools or branches.
Visit the NEH Web site for details about eligibility and instructions for completing the online application.
• K-12 School Awards
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) recognizes K-12 schools and districts throughout the U.S. demonstration outstanding character education initiatives that yield positive results in student behavior, school climate, and academic performance. Although winners may differ in method, content, and scope, all emphasize core ethical values such as honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Eligible applicants include public and private schools. The deadline for applications is December 3, 2007. Approximately 10 winners will be awarded $20,000. For further information, go to the Character Web site.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Fall is on the way and so is another exciting football season! Is your school or community’s football field ready for action? Check out the NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program efforts to improve football fields under Opportunities for Communities and Schools.
~Mike
Opportunities for Students
• New America Foundation Essay Contest
Deadline: December 15, 2007
Starting this fall in Washington D.C., New America will be offering $1,000 to the student who best answers the question, “You have just been elected the President of the United States. What is the most important thing you will do to improve the lives of America's children?"
The contest is open to all public and private high school seniors in Washington, D.C. this year. Essays must be no longer than 600 words and must also be accompanied by the Official Entry Form. For further information, visit New America’s Website.
• Gates Millennium Scholars Pre-College Event for Young Men
Saturday, October 13th, 2007, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Southeastern University, Multipurpose Center, 501 I Street, SW
The event, entitled GMS Bridge Builders, is a part of GMSP's many efforts to identify and reach promising college-bound students of color early who demonstrate the potential to become Gates Scholars upon high school graduation. The event will feature a workshop on the importance of preparing and succeeding in high school and college, and will introduce young men to the Gates Millennium Scholars Program. Interested students/parents should call or email Next Generation as soon as possible to indicate your intention to attend at: Lisa.Peyton-Caire@nexgenfoundation.org, 301.860.0111
Opportunities for Teachers
• The Character Education Partnership
Deadline: December 3, 2007
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) recognizes K-12 schools and districts throughout the U.S. demonstrating outstanding character education initiatives that yield positive results in student behavior, school climate, and academic performance. Although winners may differ in method, content, and scope, all emphasize core ethical values such as honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. The criteria used to judge award winners are CEP’s Character Education Quality Standards. Eligible applicants include public and private schools. Approximately 10 winners will be awarded $20,000. For further information, visit Character Education Partnership’s Website.
Opportunities for Communities and Schools
• Community Efforts for Youth Awards
Deadline: November 2, 2007
America's Promise Alliance recognizes outstanding community-wide efforts that improve the well being of youth. Winning communities, both urban and rural, have developed innovative ways to solve problems that improve the lives of children and young people through the power of America’s Promise Alliance’s Five Promises. Selected communities will receive national recognition and media exposure and are eligible to participate in post-competition request for proposal process for $300,000 in grant funds. For further information, visit America’s Promise Alliance’s Website.
• NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program to Support Community and School Football Field Improvements
Deadline: November 30, 2007
The NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program, a partnership of the National Football League Youth Football Fund and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), provides nonprofit, neighborhood-based organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields. Applicants may request a maximum of $200,000 from the program to be used for capital improvements. For further information, visit LISC’s Website.
~Mike
Opportunities for Students
• New America Foundation Essay Contest
Deadline: December 15, 2007
Starting this fall in Washington D.C., New America will be offering $1,000 to the student who best answers the question, “You have just been elected the President of the United States. What is the most important thing you will do to improve the lives of America's children?"
The contest is open to all public and private high school seniors in Washington, D.C. this year. Essays must be no longer than 600 words and must also be accompanied by the Official Entry Form. For further information, visit New America’s Website.
• Gates Millennium Scholars Pre-College Event for Young Men
Saturday, October 13th, 2007, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Southeastern University, Multipurpose Center, 501 I Street, SW
The event, entitled GMS Bridge Builders, is a part of GMSP's many efforts to identify and reach promising college-bound students of color early who demonstrate the potential to become Gates Scholars upon high school graduation. The event will feature a workshop on the importance of preparing and succeeding in high school and college, and will introduce young men to the Gates Millennium Scholars Program. Interested students/parents should call or email Next Generation as soon as possible to indicate your intention to attend at: Lisa.Peyton-Caire@nexgenfoundation.org, 301.860.0111
Opportunities for Teachers
• The Character Education Partnership
Deadline: December 3, 2007
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) recognizes K-12 schools and districts throughout the U.S. demonstrating outstanding character education initiatives that yield positive results in student behavior, school climate, and academic performance. Although winners may differ in method, content, and scope, all emphasize core ethical values such as honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. The criteria used to judge award winners are CEP’s Character Education Quality Standards. Eligible applicants include public and private schools. Approximately 10 winners will be awarded $20,000. For further information, visit Character Education Partnership’s Website.
Opportunities for Communities and Schools
• Community Efforts for Youth Awards
Deadline: November 2, 2007
America's Promise Alliance recognizes outstanding community-wide efforts that improve the well being of youth. Winning communities, both urban and rural, have developed innovative ways to solve problems that improve the lives of children and young people through the power of America’s Promise Alliance’s Five Promises. Selected communities will receive national recognition and media exposure and are eligible to participate in post-competition request for proposal process for $300,000 in grant funds. For further information, visit America’s Promise Alliance’s Website.
• NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program to Support Community and School Football Field Improvements
Deadline: November 30, 2007
The NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program, a partnership of the National Football League Youth Football Fund and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), provides nonprofit, neighborhood-based organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields. Applicants may request a maximum of $200,000 from the program to be used for capital improvements. For further information, visit LISC’s Website.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Greetings to all Inspired Students, Teachers, and Schools!
My name is Mike Dalious, and I am a new member of Center for Inspired Teaching. I will be working this year to support the amazing efforts of Inspired Teaching's development team.
I just moved to DC to begin my graduate studies at the George Washington University’s Elliott School for International Affairs in International Development and Global Health Studies. I am a recently returned Peace Corps volunteer, who served in Bolivia from 2004 to 2006. Originally from a small town in Pennsylvania, I attended Shippensburg University, graduating with a degree in Biotechnology. Ultimately, my goal is to improve access to health services to underprivileged communities in the developing world.
I am looking forward to learning more about the efforts made by Inspired Teaching and all of you in improving the quality of education here in Washington, DC.
I hope you enjoy reading this week's opportunities.
~Mike
Opportunities for Students
• School House to White House: The Education of the Presidents
Through January 1, 2008
National Archives, 7th St NW and Constitution Ave, NW
Metro: Green/Yellow lines, Archives
FREE
The Presidents of the 20th century were once boys struggling with their studies, teenagers trying to fit in, and young men deciding on a career. Journey back to the school days of the 20th-century Presidents through documents, artifacts, photos, and films from the collections of the National Archives' Presidential libraries. You may discover that you have something in common with these uncommon men.
• McDonald’s College Expo
Saturday, September 29, 2007, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Historic Carnegie Library, 801 K St NW (across from Convention Center)
Metro: Green/Yellow lines, Mt Vernon Sq – Convention Center
FREE
The 2007 Expo will bring local, regional and national colleges and universities directly to high school students. Students will be able to “shop” for the college or university that best fits their needs while taking part in free educational seminars on everything from tips on applying for federal financial aid to dorm room decoration ideas. The expo has garnered support and endorsement from the Washington, DC Office of the Superintendent of Education, the Maryland State Department of Education, Virginia Department of Education, and the West Virginia Department of Education.
Opportunities for Teachers
• Inspiration Awards
Recognizing and honoring the most improved schools in America
The College Board Inspiration Awards celebrate the extraordinary commitment of educators and communities to their students' futures. Despite sometimes overwhelming odds, these outstanding schools across America are taking remarkable steps to give their students the bright futures they deserve.
Each spring the College Board presents Inspiration Awards to three of America's most improved secondary schools. Award-winning schools are recognized for their outstanding college preparation programs and partnerships among teachers, parents, and community organizations. Through their dedication and commitment, these school communities have opened doors to higher education for students facing economic, social, and cultural barriers by:
* Improving their academic environment
* Helping a significant percentage of seniors realize the promise of higher education
Winning schools are selected by a panel of independent experts and are announced each April. Three winning schools receive $25,000; five schools receive $1,000 honorable mention awards.
Contact InspirationAwards@collegeboard.org or go to College Board's site to find out more.
Opportunities for Schools and Communities
• Learn about Learning Standards
District of Columbia Public Schools - Link here to learn about DC’s Learning Standards for Grades preK-12. If you want to know what’s happening in your protégé’s classes, take a look!
• Harvard University announces that students from families earning less than $60,000 a year will pay no tuition
Starting in the 2007-2008 school year, Harvard University will cover the cost of tuition for students from families earning less than $60,000 a year. This is a part of a larger initiative to attract and retain "talented students from families of low and moderate income to attend Harvard." The initiative also covers "recruitment, admissions, and a summer academic program designed to prepare talented students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds for college." Harvard is also lessening the financial burden for students from families that earn between $60,000 and $80,000 a year. For more information visit, Harvard College Financial Aid Office's website or call (617) 495- 1581.
My name is Mike Dalious, and I am a new member of Center for Inspired Teaching. I will be working this year to support the amazing efforts of Inspired Teaching's development team.
I just moved to DC to begin my graduate studies at the George Washington University’s Elliott School for International Affairs in International Development and Global Health Studies. I am a recently returned Peace Corps volunteer, who served in Bolivia from 2004 to 2006. Originally from a small town in Pennsylvania, I attended Shippensburg University, graduating with a degree in Biotechnology. Ultimately, my goal is to improve access to health services to underprivileged communities in the developing world.
I am looking forward to learning more about the efforts made by Inspired Teaching and all of you in improving the quality of education here in Washington, DC.
I hope you enjoy reading this week's opportunities.
~Mike
Opportunities for Students
• School House to White House: The Education of the Presidents
Through January 1, 2008
National Archives, 7th St NW and Constitution Ave, NW
Metro: Green/Yellow lines, Archives
FREE
The Presidents of the 20th century were once boys struggling with their studies, teenagers trying to fit in, and young men deciding on a career. Journey back to the school days of the 20th-century Presidents through documents, artifacts, photos, and films from the collections of the National Archives' Presidential libraries. You may discover that you have something in common with these uncommon men.
• McDonald’s College Expo
Saturday, September 29, 2007, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Historic Carnegie Library, 801 K St NW (across from Convention Center)
Metro: Green/Yellow lines, Mt Vernon Sq – Convention Center
FREE
The 2007 Expo will bring local, regional and national colleges and universities directly to high school students. Students will be able to “shop” for the college or university that best fits their needs while taking part in free educational seminars on everything from tips on applying for federal financial aid to dorm room decoration ideas. The expo has garnered support and endorsement from the Washington, DC Office of the Superintendent of Education, the Maryland State Department of Education, Virginia Department of Education, and the West Virginia Department of Education.
Opportunities for Teachers
• Inspiration Awards
Recognizing and honoring the most improved schools in America
The College Board Inspiration Awards celebrate the extraordinary commitment of educators and communities to their students' futures. Despite sometimes overwhelming odds, these outstanding schools across America are taking remarkable steps to give their students the bright futures they deserve.
Each spring the College Board presents Inspiration Awards to three of America's most improved secondary schools. Award-winning schools are recognized for their outstanding college preparation programs and partnerships among teachers, parents, and community organizations. Through their dedication and commitment, these school communities have opened doors to higher education for students facing economic, social, and cultural barriers by:
* Improving their academic environment
* Helping a significant percentage of seniors realize the promise of higher education
Winning schools are selected by a panel of independent experts and are announced each April. Three winning schools receive $25,000; five schools receive $1,000 honorable mention awards.
Contact InspirationAwards@collegeboard.org or go to College Board's site to find out more.
Opportunities for Schools and Communities
• Learn about Learning Standards
District of Columbia Public Schools - Link here to learn about DC’s Learning Standards for Grades preK-12. If you want to know what’s happening in your protégé’s classes, take a look!
• Harvard University announces that students from families earning less than $60,000 a year will pay no tuition
Starting in the 2007-2008 school year, Harvard University will cover the cost of tuition for students from families earning less than $60,000 a year. This is a part of a larger initiative to attract and retain "talented students from families of low and moderate income to attend Harvard." The initiative also covers "recruitment, admissions, and a summer academic program designed to prepare talented students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds for college." Harvard is also lessening the financial burden for students from families that earn between $60,000 and $80,000 a year. For more information visit, Harvard College Financial Aid Office's website or call (617) 495- 1581.
Friday, August 24, 2007
As you begin the new school year, here are some exciting opportunities for you, your students, and your schools. I also leave you with one of my all-time favorite quotes and wish you the best of luck in the coming year!
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." -- Unknown
~Eneida
Opportunities for Students
• SciLife 2007
When? October 20, 2007 from 8:30am to 4pm
Where? L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW
SciLife 2007 offers high school students and their parents free information, resources, and organizational tools to help them plan for college entry and future success in the health and medical sciences. Explore and learn more about successful careers in one of the top 10 growing fields in the United States. To register, click here.
FREE 1-day event includes:
-Insider information from science pros
-Focused career workshops for students and their parents
-Lunch
-Resource pack with post-high school planning and financial guidance
• The Ron Brown Scholar Program
Deadline: November 1, 2007
Award amount: $10,000
This program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society.
Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply.
Recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States.
Ron Brown Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. More than 200 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars since the inception of the Program. Please visit the program's Web site to find out more information on this great opportunity.
Opportunities for Teachers
• Grants from the National Board Scholarship Program
Applications for grants from the National Board Scholarship Program, sponsored by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and the UPS Foundation. The program provides grants to ensure that teachers are pursuing National Board certification can afford the board's assessment fee. Additional information and application from are available on the program's Web site. Contact: NBPTS 1525 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22209; (703) 465-2700 or (800) 228-3224
Opportunities for Communities and Schools
• Teach Awards
Deadline: September 30, 2007
Funds: Approximately 1500 awards ranging from $2,000 to $10,000
Best Buy Co., Inc. supports schools and educators using technology to make learning fun. Funds are provided to K-12 schools that have been using an interactive technology program in their classrooms for at least one full school year. Please visit Best Buy's Web site for more details.
• Ethel Percy Andrus Legacy Awards
Deadline: October 1, 2007
AARP is pleased to announce the creation of The Ethel Percy Andrus Legacy Awards. A $100,000 prize will be given to a public high school (grades 8 - 12) in cities that have been selected as focal points for AARP's 50th Anniversary celebration. The cities are Chicago, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
The $100,000 prize will be awarded to a school in each of these cities in recognition of a public high school program that has either fostered greater intergenerational understanding or enhanced civic engagement between the school and its local community. To learn more about the life of Ethel Percy Andrus, download a short biography of this woman's remarkable life (47K in PDF format, free Adobe Reader required). You may also visit AARP's Web site for more details on the award application process.
• FREE Information Technology (IT) Training
The program is for people ages 18 thru 24 who are residents of DC, Maryland, or Virginia. Interested individuals should have a high school diploma or GED. This local "paid as you learn" program asks for a one-year commitment between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additionally, accepted students are provided a stipend and internship opportunities with several companies after six months of participation. Please review the enclosed details, attached application. You may also visit Year Up's Web site to learn more about this free program.
Year Up is a one-year, intensive training program that provides urban young adults 18-24, with a unique combination of technical and professional skills, college credits, an educational stipend and corporate apprenticeship.
Our success is our graduates -- enabling them to move on to full-time employment and higher education. Year Up is about providing opportunities for urban young adults to demonstrate their true potential.
We have achieved excellent results to date:
· 100% placement of qualified students into apprenticeships
· 83% student retention
· 90% of apprentices meet or exceed apprenticeship partner expectations
· 87% of graduates placed in full or part-time positions within 4 months of graduation
· $15/hr average wage at placement
CONTACT US
Address:
Year Up, Washington D.C.
1560 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22209 Phone: 703-312-9327 Fax: 703-312-7986
For questions about becoming a Year Up student, contact:
Anne Moredock: amoredock@yearup.org
Friday, July 13, 2007
FUNdraising Fridays
Center for Inspired Teaching works in its community and schools to build a better life for our children and our world. I am excited (and hope you will be too!) about this week's opportunities that promote cross-cultural understanding and communication across international borders. This will surely add a multicultural richness to your classroom as you prepare your students for the future as informed and critical thinking global citizens.
In particular, please take advantage of Youth Connect Online and the Sudan Project.
Have a happy weekend!
~Eneida
Opportunities for Students
• Disney Minnie Grants Available to Support Youth Service Projects
Deadline: August 30, 2007
The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America have announced grants of up to $500 each to support youth-led service projects.
These grants support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community. Teachers, older youth (15-25), youth-leaders, and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to apply, provided that they engage younger youth (5-14) in planning and implementing the service. Service projects must take place between October 1 and November 26, 2007.
Projects can address themes such as the environment, disaster relief, public health and awareness, community education, hunger, literacy, or any issue that youth identify as a community need. Applications are welcome from all countries, though applications will only be accepted in English.
Grant information is available at the Youth Service America Web site in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Hindi, and Mandarin (although applications are in English and can only be accepted in English).
Opportunities for Teachers
• Educate globally with Youth Connect Online
If you would like to heighten your students' cultural awareness, consider getting involved with Youth Connect Online. This project connects schools in the United States with schools abroad through a series of web-based collaborative activities and exchanges. Students across borders discuss issues that matter to them and participate in joint activities that promote cultural understanding, tolerance, and a sense of belonging to the world. Youth Connect Online provides an internationally-minded curriculum which adapts easily to many classes, including history, civics, journalism, art, science, technology, and others.
The Youth Connect Worldwide project is co-sponsored by the Department of State and Relief International – Schools Online and connects classrooms in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Palestinian Territories, Tajikistan and the United States. For more information or to join this exciting program, contact Education Programs Officer Andreea Florescu at (202) 296-1616 or via e-mail at andreea@schoolsonline.org.
Opportunities for Communities and Schools
• Introducing… the Sudan Project
Documentary filmmaker Karin Muller is looking for schools interested in making documentary films about Sudanese refugees. Next summer, Ms. Muller will spend 8-12 weeks in a Sudanese refugee camp, filming both the individual stories of the refugees and their broader physical and political context. This footage will then be made available to the US and European high school systems. Three to seven schools with both the video resources and technical expertise will take on the additional task of filming these students as they edit the footage. The ultimate goal of the Sudan Project is to document how a group of "typical" American teenagers are profoundly changed by the experience of trying to tell the story of the Sudanese refugees. At the end of the project, the documentaries will be submitted to film festivals.
If your school might like to get involved with this project, please email Karin Muller at karin@karinmuller.com. If you receive an auto-reply, don't worry. Ms. Muller is traveling some this summer, but she will get back to you.
• Toshiba American Foundation Supports K-12 Math and Science Education
Eligiblity: Independent school districts, nonprofit organizations, and individuals.
Deadline: August 1, 2007
Funds: Awards up to $5,000
Toshiba America Foundation supports programs and activities that improve science and mathematics education for students in grades K-12. The Foundation's priorities are projects planned and led by a teacher or teams of teachers.
Visit the Toshiba American Foundation Web site for more details.
• Dollar General Offers Back-to-School Grants
Deadline: August 10, 2007
The Dollar General Back-to-School Grants provide funding to assist elementary, middle, and high 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.
Funds requested must be used to enhance or expand the school's library, media center, or literacy programs. Submissions will be judged based on creativity, statement of need, and use of funds. Programs may address the needs of new readers, below-grade-level readers, readers with learning disabilities, or for general literacy.
Applicants must be located in Dollar General's 35-state operating territory and must be within twenty miles of a Dollar General Store. (A store locator is available at the Dollar General Web site.) Grants may be requested in amounts of up to $5,000 each.
The Back-to-School Grant application can be downloaded at the Dollar General Web site.
In particular, please take advantage of Youth Connect Online and the Sudan Project.
Have a happy weekend!
~Eneida
Opportunities for Students
• Disney Minnie Grants Available to Support Youth Service Projects
Deadline: August 30, 2007
The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America have announced grants of up to $500 each to support youth-led service projects.
These grants support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community. Teachers, older youth (15-25), youth-leaders, and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to apply, provided that they engage younger youth (5-14) in planning and implementing the service. Service projects must take place between October 1 and November 26, 2007.
Projects can address themes such as the environment, disaster relief, public health and awareness, community education, hunger, literacy, or any issue that youth identify as a community need. Applications are welcome from all countries, though applications will only be accepted in English.
Grant information is available at the Youth Service America Web site in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Hindi, and Mandarin (although applications are in English and can only be accepted in English).
Opportunities for Teachers
• Educate globally with Youth Connect Online
If you would like to heighten your students' cultural awareness, consider getting involved with Youth Connect Online. This project connects schools in the United States with schools abroad through a series of web-based collaborative activities and exchanges. Students across borders discuss issues that matter to them and participate in joint activities that promote cultural understanding, tolerance, and a sense of belonging to the world. Youth Connect Online provides an internationally-minded curriculum which adapts easily to many classes, including history, civics, journalism, art, science, technology, and others.
The Youth Connect Worldwide project is co-sponsored by the Department of State and Relief International – Schools Online and connects classrooms in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Palestinian Territories, Tajikistan and the United States. For more information or to join this exciting program, contact Education Programs Officer Andreea Florescu at (202) 296-1616 or via e-mail at andreea@schoolsonline.org.
Opportunities for Communities and Schools
• Introducing… the Sudan Project
Documentary filmmaker Karin Muller is looking for schools interested in making documentary films about Sudanese refugees. Next summer, Ms. Muller will spend 8-12 weeks in a Sudanese refugee camp, filming both the individual stories of the refugees and their broader physical and political context. This footage will then be made available to the US and European high school systems. Three to seven schools with both the video resources and technical expertise will take on the additional task of filming these students as they edit the footage. The ultimate goal of the Sudan Project is to document how a group of "typical" American teenagers are profoundly changed by the experience of trying to tell the story of the Sudanese refugees. At the end of the project, the documentaries will be submitted to film festivals.
If your school might like to get involved with this project, please email Karin Muller at karin@karinmuller.com. If you receive an auto-reply, don't worry. Ms. Muller is traveling some this summer, but she will get back to you.
• Toshiba American Foundation Supports K-12 Math and Science Education
Eligiblity: Independent school districts, nonprofit organizations, and individuals.
Deadline: August 1, 2007
Funds: Awards up to $5,000
Toshiba America Foundation supports programs and activities that improve science and mathematics education for students in grades K-12. The Foundation's priorities are projects planned and led by a teacher or teams of teachers.
Visit the Toshiba American Foundation Web site for more details.
• Dollar General Offers Back-to-School Grants
Deadline: August 10, 2007
The Dollar General Back-to-School Grants provide funding to assist elementary, middle, and high 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.
Funds requested must be used to enhance or expand the school's library, media center, or literacy programs. Submissions will be judged based on creativity, statement of need, and use of funds. Programs may address the needs of new readers, below-grade-level readers, readers with learning disabilities, or for general literacy.
Applicants must be located in Dollar General's 35-state operating territory and must be within twenty miles of a Dollar General Store. (A store locator is available at the Dollar General Web site.) Grants may be requested in amounts of up to $5,000 each.
The Back-to-School Grant application can be downloaded at the Dollar General Web site.
Friday, June 29, 2007
FUNdraising Fridays
Have a great weekend!
~Eneida
Opportunities for Students
• Micro-Grants for Young People to Start Social Ventures
Deadline: August 13, 2007
The Youth Service America-Youth Venture Program, a joint partnership between Youth Service America and Youth Venture, Inc. , is now accepting applications from young people across the United States who are interested in starting their own sustainable social ventures.
Examples of possible ventures include a youth center designed to keep youth out of trouble with music and art programs; an anti-peer pressure education campaign; a bike repair shop with a vocational training program; or an assembly program touring inner-city schools that combines music with an anti-drug/violence performances.
Ventures must be youth-led and designed to be a lasting, sustainable asset to the community. YSA Youth Venture teams are required to plan a Global Youth Service Day project every year that their venture is operational.
The YSA Youth Venture Program provides a variety of resources, including a national network of like-minded young people, media opportunities, technical support, helpful toolkits and workshops, as well as grants of up to $1,000 each for start-up expenses.
Visit the Youth Venture Web site for complete program information.
• Do Something Offering Weekly Grants for Young Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: Rolling
Do Something is a not-for-profit organization that works to inspire, support, and celebrate young social entrepreneurs and community activists. The organization is accepting applications for the following grant programs:
Do Something and GameStop are offering grants of $500 each to young people, age 25 and younger, in the U.S. or Canada who have a great idea for a community-action project and need support to turn their idea into reality. GameStop grants are given out weekly.
Do Something and Plum TV are offering grants of $500 each to social entrepreneurs, age 25 and younger, in the U.S. who have recently created a sustainable project, program, or organization and need funding to further the growth and success of their program. Plum TV grants are given out weekly.
Visit the Do Something Web site for complete program information and application forms.
Opportunities for Teachers
• U.S. Innovative Teachers Forum
Deadline: July 11, 2007
National Staff Development Council (NSDC) and the National Commission on Teaching and America's Future (NCTAF) brings together outstanding K-12 learning teams demonstrating 21st century skills in their teaching and learning. The Forum will provide learning teams the opportunity to share expertise, engage collaboratively with their peers, and grow professionally through a series of learning projects. Learning teams selected to attend the Forum will receive paid airfare, hotel, and other travel expenses. The Forum will take place September 27-28, 2007, on the Microsoft Corporate Campus in Redmond, WA. For more information please visit the Innovative Teachers Forum Web site.
Opportunities for Communities and Schools
• Free Training for Low-Income Fathers
CitiWide is offering free computer training, life skills, employment skills, and job placement/retention to low-income fathers and head of households in the District. Training will be held at the CitiWide Computer Training Center, 3636 16th Street, NW, #BG-49, Washington, DC 20010. For further information and registration please visit the CityWide Web site. Teachers please encourage your students' eligible fathers to apply!
~Eneida
Opportunities for Students
• Micro-Grants for Young People to Start Social Ventures
Deadline: August 13, 2007
The Youth Service America-Youth Venture Program, a joint partnership between Youth Service America and Youth Venture, Inc. , is now accepting applications from young people across the United States who are interested in starting their own sustainable social ventures.
Examples of possible ventures include a youth center designed to keep youth out of trouble with music and art programs; an anti-peer pressure education campaign; a bike repair shop with a vocational training program; or an assembly program touring inner-city schools that combines music with an anti-drug/violence performances.
Ventures must be youth-led and designed to be a lasting, sustainable asset to the community. YSA Youth Venture teams are required to plan a Global Youth Service Day project every year that their venture is operational.
The YSA Youth Venture Program provides a variety of resources, including a national network of like-minded young people, media opportunities, technical support, helpful toolkits and workshops, as well as grants of up to $1,000 each for start-up expenses.
Visit the Youth Venture Web site for complete program information.
• Do Something Offering Weekly Grants for Young Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: Rolling
Do Something is a not-for-profit organization that works to inspire, support, and celebrate young social entrepreneurs and community activists. The organization is accepting applications for the following grant programs:
Do Something and GameStop are offering grants of $500 each to young people, age 25 and younger, in the U.S. or Canada who have a great idea for a community-action project and need support to turn their idea into reality. GameStop grants are given out weekly.
Do Something and Plum TV are offering grants of $500 each to social entrepreneurs, age 25 and younger, in the U.S. who have recently created a sustainable project, program, or organization and need funding to further the growth and success of their program. Plum TV grants are given out weekly.
Visit the Do Something Web site for complete program information and application forms.
Opportunities for Teachers
• U.S. Innovative Teachers Forum
Deadline: July 11, 2007
National Staff Development Council (NSDC) and the National Commission on Teaching and America's Future (NCTAF) brings together outstanding K-12 learning teams demonstrating 21st century skills in their teaching and learning. The Forum will provide learning teams the opportunity to share expertise, engage collaboratively with their peers, and grow professionally through a series of learning projects. Learning teams selected to attend the Forum will receive paid airfare, hotel, and other travel expenses. The Forum will take place September 27-28, 2007, on the Microsoft Corporate Campus in Redmond, WA. For more information please visit the Innovative Teachers Forum Web site.
Opportunities for Communities and Schools
• Free Training for Low-Income Fathers
CitiWide is offering free computer training, life skills, employment skills, and job placement/retention to low-income fathers and head of households in the District. Training will be held at the CitiWide Computer Training Center, 3636 16th Street, NW, #BG-49, Washington, DC 20010. For further information and registration please visit the CityWide Web site. Teachers please encourage your students' eligible fathers to apply!
Friday, June 15, 2007
FUNdraising Fridays
Best of luck and have a great weekend!
~Eneida
Opportunities for Students
• Syracuse University’s School of Architecture
Mark Robbins, Dean of Syracuse University's School of Architecture is seeking young men and women of color interested in pursuing a five-year professional degree in Architecture. He’s committed to bringing diversity to his field and has scholarship money set aside to fully cover education costs for 10 students.
Syracuse University's School of Architecture has a great reputation and this seems like a terrific opportunity, so please pass this on to everyone you know. Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean School of Architecture: 315 443- 2255 or visit the School of Architecture Web site.
• CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Award Amount: Up to $18,000
Applications accepted from July 15 to November 1, 2007
The CIA Undergraduate Scholar Program was developed, in part, to assist minority and disabled students, but application is open to all students who meet the requirements. The program offers unmatched experience. You'll complete work sessions during each summer break, increasing your knowledge and job responsibilities while assisting intelligence professionals and applying your academic skills.
• Fondo Futuro Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Deadline: Varies
The Fondo Futuro Scholarship is available to Latino high school, undergraduate, graduate, vocational and technical training students. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Please visit the Fondo Futuro Scholarship Web site for additional information and to apply.
Opportunities for Teachers
• National Weather Association Sol Hirsh Fund Grants
Maximum Grant: $500
Deadline: August 1st of every year
Five hundred dollar grants are available annually from the National Weather Association for K-12 teachers who help to improve meteorology education for their students. The selected teachers can use the funds to take an accredited course in atmospheric sciences, attend a relevant workshop or conference, or purchase scientific materials and equipment for the classroom.
Opportunities for Schools
• Youth Garden Grants Program
Deadline: November 1, 2007
The National Gardening Association has announced that Home Depot has returned as sponsor of its Youth Garden Grants program. For more than twenty years, the Youth Garden Grants program has helped youngsters reap rewards and life lessons from working in gardens and outdoor habitats.
NGA awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered, outdoor garden programs. In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to programs that emphasize one or more of these elements: educational focus and/or curricular ties (if applicant is a formal education program); nutrition or plant-to-food connections; environmental wareness/education; entrepreneurship; and social aspects of gardening such as leadership development, team building, community support, and/or service-learning.
Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and intergenerational groups throughout the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants must plan to garden in 2007 with at least fifteen children between the ages of 3 and 18.
In 2008, 150 programs will receive gift cards from Home Depot for the purchase of gardening materials and supplies particular to the needs of their program, along with an activity package from NGA. The top fifty programs will receive gift cards valued at $500, and an additional one hundred programs will receive $250 gift cards.
Visit the NGA Web site for complete program details and application procedures.
~Eneida
Opportunities for Students
• Syracuse University’s School of Architecture
Mark Robbins, Dean of Syracuse University's School of Architecture is seeking young men and women of color interested in pursuing a five-year professional degree in Architecture. He’s committed to bringing diversity to his field and has scholarship money set aside to fully cover education costs for 10 students.
Syracuse University's School of Architecture has a great reputation and this seems like a terrific opportunity, so please pass this on to everyone you know. Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean School of Architecture: 315 443- 2255 or visit the School of Architecture Web site.
• CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Award Amount: Up to $18,000
Applications accepted from July 15 to November 1, 2007
The CIA Undergraduate Scholar Program was developed, in part, to assist minority and disabled students, but application is open to all students who meet the requirements. The program offers unmatched experience. You'll complete work sessions during each summer break, increasing your knowledge and job responsibilities while assisting intelligence professionals and applying your academic skills.
• Fondo Futuro Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Deadline: Varies
The Fondo Futuro Scholarship is available to Latino high school, undergraduate, graduate, vocational and technical training students. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Please visit the Fondo Futuro Scholarship Web site for additional information and to apply.
Opportunities for Teachers
• National Weather Association Sol Hirsh Fund Grants
Maximum Grant: $500
Deadline: August 1st of every year
Five hundred dollar grants are available annually from the National Weather Association for K-12 teachers who help to improve meteorology education for their students. The selected teachers can use the funds to take an accredited course in atmospheric sciences, attend a relevant workshop or conference, or purchase scientific materials and equipment for the classroom.
Opportunities for Schools
• Youth Garden Grants Program
Deadline: November 1, 2007
The National Gardening Association has announced that Home Depot has returned as sponsor of its Youth Garden Grants program. For more than twenty years, the Youth Garden Grants program has helped youngsters reap rewards and life lessons from working in gardens and outdoor habitats.
NGA awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered, outdoor garden programs. In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to programs that emphasize one or more of these elements: educational focus and/or curricular ties (if applicant is a formal education program); nutrition or plant-to-food connections; environmental wareness/education; entrepreneurship; and social aspects of gardening such as leadership development, team building, community support, and/or service-learning.
Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and intergenerational groups throughout the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants must plan to garden in 2007 with at least fifteen children between the ages of 3 and 18.
In 2008, 150 programs will receive gift cards from Home Depot for the purchase of gardening materials and supplies particular to the needs of their program, along with an activity package from NGA. The top fifty programs will receive gift cards valued at $500, and an additional one hundred programs will receive $250 gift cards.
Visit the NGA Web site for complete program details and application procedures.
Friday, March 9, 2007
FUNdraising Fridays
TGIF!
Here are this week's funding opportunities for students, teachers, and schools. Please note the Learning & Leadership Grants included below. These are designed to fund high-quality professional development training (like our groundbreaking seminars, workshops, and ongoing programs!) for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff. Make sure to spread the word about this grant and other highlighted opportunities.
Have an inspirational weekend!
~Eneida
Opportunities for Students
• World of Children Awards Program Announces Global Call for Nominations
Deadline: May 4, 2007
The World of Children Awards were established to honor individuals or a group of individuals who devote their lives to children. In order to identify such individuals, World of Children annually announces a call for nominations for three award categories -- the World of Children Health Award, the World of Children Humanitarian Award, and the Founder's Award.
The WOC Health Award is for those providing services specifically in the fields of health, medicine, and pediatric sciences. The Humanitarian Award is specifically for education and social and humanitarian services. The Founder's Award is specifically for a young person under the age of 21 who has provided exceptional services/support to other children.
In November 2007, World of Children will gather the selected honorees together in New York City for an award ceremony and presentation of the two separate $50,000 awards and two $15,000 Founder's Awards. Visit the World of Children Web site for complete nomination guidelines.
• Project Ignition Service-Learning Competition to Help Promote Teen Driver Safety
Deadline: April 15, 2007Program information: Project Ignition Web site
Sponsored by State Farm and coordinated by the National Youth Leadership Council, Project Ignition gives students in grades 9 through 12 and their teachers the chance to work together on service-learning projects to address the issue of teen-driver safety.
The competition is designed to help teens spread their own words of driver safety and, in the process, win grant money for their schools. Participants create and produce innovative public-awareness service-learning projects based on Teen Driver Safety. Students must create the project with the support of a teacher/advisor and the school/organization. Please see website for complete information.
Opportunities for Teachers
• Learning & Leadership Grants
Learning & Leadership Grants provide opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. The next application deadline is June 1, 2007. Take advantage of this opportunity and you could possibly receive funding that can be applied to Center for Inspired Teaching's innovative and ongoing professional development programs!!
• The National Teachers Hall of Fame
The National Teachers Hall of Fame annually honors five teachers who have demonstrated commitment and dedication to teaching. Anyone may nominate a teacher. Inductees receive a $1,000 stipend, $1,000 in materials for their school district, a $1,000 scholarship for a student in the inductee's school district who is planning to pursue a degree in education, and more. Candidates must be certified classroom teachers (active or retired) with at least 20 years experience teaching in grades preK-12.
Opportunities for Schools
• Learn and Serve America Grants
Serve DC announces Learn and Serve America K-12 School-Based and Community-Based funds for mini-grants up to $7,500. Learn and Serve America is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service that supports service-learning in K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and community-based organizations. Service-learning activities engage young people as change agents and civic learners through addressing community needs. Proposed programs will strengthen communities through partnership development, address specific community needs, and promote positive youth development.
Community-Based Grants: Awards will be made to up to twenty 501 (c) (3) non-profit organizations or community-based organizations in the DC to incorporate service-learning into summer programming in June-August 2007. All eligible applicants must meet all applicable requirements contained in the application guidelines and instructions. The Request for Application (RFA) will be released on March 9, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. The deadline for submission to Serve DC is April 13, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Learn and Serve Community-Based Mini-Grant Notice of Funding Alert*
School-Based Homeland Security Grants: Awards will be made to up to eight K-12 public schools including charter schools in the DC to incorporate service-learning as an educational strategy in the classroom. This initiative will support program activities that focus on homeland security issues and disaster preparedness. Applicants will be required to develop service-learning programs in support of two national service days, One Day's Pay (September 11, 2007) and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 21, 2008). All eligible applicants must meet all of the applicable requirements contained in the application guidelines and instructions. The Request for Application (RFA) will be released on March 9, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. The deadline for submission to Serve DC is April 27, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Learn and Serve School-Based Homeland Security Notice of Funding Alert*
Serve DC has scheduled three optional, recommended technical assistance sessions for mini-grant applicants. The schedule for sessions is as follows: One Judiciary Square, 441 4th Street NW, Conference Room 1114 South, from 5:00-6:30 PM on March 21, 2007, March 26, 2007, and April 9, 2007. Frequently Asked Questions will be posted on the Serve DC website. Applications can be obtained starting at 9:00 AM on March 9, 2007 from the Serve DC office at 441 4th Street NW, Suite 1140N, Washington, DC 20001 or downloaded from the Serve DC website. For additional information, or to RSVP for a training session, please contact Kristen Henry, Learn and Serve Coordinator, at (202) 727-8003.
Here are this week's funding opportunities for students, teachers, and schools. Please note the Learning & Leadership Grants included below. These are designed to fund high-quality professional development training (like our groundbreaking seminars, workshops, and ongoing programs!) for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff. Make sure to spread the word about this grant and other highlighted opportunities.
Have an inspirational weekend!
~Eneida
Opportunities for Students
• World of Children Awards Program Announces Global Call for Nominations
Deadline: May 4, 2007
The World of Children Awards were established to honor individuals or a group of individuals who devote their lives to children. In order to identify such individuals, World of Children annually announces a call for nominations for three award categories -- the World of Children Health Award, the World of Children Humanitarian Award, and the Founder's Award.
The WOC Health Award is for those providing services specifically in the fields of health, medicine, and pediatric sciences. The Humanitarian Award is specifically for education and social and humanitarian services. The Founder's Award is specifically for a young person under the age of 21 who has provided exceptional services/support to other children.
In November 2007, World of Children will gather the selected honorees together in New York City for an award ceremony and presentation of the two separate $50,000 awards and two $15,000 Founder's Awards. Visit the World of Children Web site for complete nomination guidelines.
• Project Ignition Service-Learning Competition to Help Promote Teen Driver Safety
Deadline: April 15, 2007Program information: Project Ignition Web site
Sponsored by State Farm and coordinated by the National Youth Leadership Council, Project Ignition gives students in grades 9 through 12 and their teachers the chance to work together on service-learning projects to address the issue of teen-driver safety.
The competition is designed to help teens spread their own words of driver safety and, in the process, win grant money for their schools. Participants create and produce innovative public-awareness service-learning projects based on Teen Driver Safety. Students must create the project with the support of a teacher/advisor and the school/organization. Please see website for complete information.
Opportunities for Teachers
• Learning & Leadership Grants
Learning & Leadership Grants provide opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. The next application deadline is June 1, 2007. Take advantage of this opportunity and you could possibly receive funding that can be applied to Center for Inspired Teaching's innovative and ongoing professional development programs!!
• The National Teachers Hall of Fame
The National Teachers Hall of Fame annually honors five teachers who have demonstrated commitment and dedication to teaching. Anyone may nominate a teacher. Inductees receive a $1,000 stipend, $1,000 in materials for their school district, a $1,000 scholarship for a student in the inductee's school district who is planning to pursue a degree in education, and more. Candidates must be certified classroom teachers (active or retired) with at least 20 years experience teaching in grades preK-12.
Opportunities for Schools
• Learn and Serve America Grants
Serve DC announces Learn and Serve America K-12 School-Based and Community-Based funds for mini-grants up to $7,500. Learn and Serve America is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service that supports service-learning in K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and community-based organizations. Service-learning activities engage young people as change agents and civic learners through addressing community needs. Proposed programs will strengthen communities through partnership development, address specific community needs, and promote positive youth development.
Community-Based Grants: Awards will be made to up to twenty 501 (c) (3) non-profit organizations or community-based organizations in the DC to incorporate service-learning into summer programming in June-August 2007. All eligible applicants must meet all applicable requirements contained in the application guidelines and instructions. The Request for Application (RFA) will be released on March 9, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. The deadline for submission to Serve DC is April 13, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Learn and Serve Community-Based Mini-Grant Notice of Funding Alert*
School-Based Homeland Security Grants: Awards will be made to up to eight K-12 public schools including charter schools in the DC to incorporate service-learning as an educational strategy in the classroom. This initiative will support program activities that focus on homeland security issues and disaster preparedness. Applicants will be required to develop service-learning programs in support of two national service days, One Day's Pay (September 11, 2007) and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 21, 2008). All eligible applicants must meet all of the applicable requirements contained in the application guidelines and instructions. The Request for Application (RFA) will be released on March 9, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. The deadline for submission to Serve DC is April 27, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Learn and Serve School-Based Homeland Security Notice of Funding Alert*
Serve DC has scheduled three optional, recommended technical assistance sessions for mini-grant applicants. The schedule for sessions is as follows: One Judiciary Square, 441 4th Street NW, Conference Room 1114 South, from 5:00-6:30 PM on March 21, 2007, March 26, 2007, and April 9, 2007. Frequently Asked Questions will be posted on the Serve DC website. Applications can be obtained starting at 9:00 AM on March 9, 2007 from the Serve DC office at 441 4th Street NW, Suite 1140N, Washington, DC 20001 or downloaded from the Serve DC website. For additional information, or to RSVP for a training session, please contact Kristen Henry, Learn and Serve Coordinator, at (202) 727-8003.
Friday, March 2, 2007
FUNdraising Fridays
Hello and welcome to a new and recurring feature of the Inspired Teacher Blog!
My name is Eneida Alcalde and as Center for Inspired Teaching's Development Associate, I'm responsible for participating and coordinating all fundraising efforts as part of the dynamic Inspired Teaching development team. One of my most important FUNdraising responsibilities involves researching potential funding sources for Inspired Teaching's school partnerships, workshops, seminars, and ongoing programs. While on this quest, I often come across opportunities for students, teachers, and schools. And – now that we have a bonafide blog – every Friday I will update you with funding opportunities for you and your students (and your schools!)
I'll post information on potential scholarships, grants, awards, in-kind donations, and many more opportunities every FUNdraising Friday! If you have any comments, please do not hesitate to post these on our blog.
~ Eneida
Opportunities for Students
• Footlocker Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 1, 2007
The Foot Locker Foundation provides support for educational and sports programs across the country that equip children and young adults with the necessary tools to achieve their goals and be successful in life.
Continuing in its efforts to serve in the community, Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. has partnered with UNCF to fund this scholarship program for high school seniors or students attending or planning to attend a UNCF member college or university during the fall of 2007.
• Full scholarship for a single mom; housing provided for mom and up to 2 kids
The Sister Thea Bowman Foundation has four scholarships for African-American single mothers and their children to attend the College of St. Mary in Omaha, Nebraska. The Foundation will grant $30,000.00 over a period of fours years to the College of St. Mary on behalf of each student. In return the College of St. Mary will match the grant with an additional $24,000.00.
To learn more, please contact Mary Lou Jennings Executive Director of the Sister Thea Bowman Foundation at marylouj11@aol.com.
• Tu Voz My Venture Contest
Youth Venture, the partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and MTV Tr3s Voces, challenges youth to take action by forming teams to conceptualize and implement projects aimed at encouraging Latinos to graduate from high school and prepare for college and careers. Teams of two or more youth, ages 13-20, are selected every week through June 29, 2007. Awards up to $1,000 are available. In addition, the top five teams will receive scholarships of up to $5,000 to be divided among the team members. For further information visit Youth Venture.
• Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot Program
The Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot program is a four-week program that packs math, science, geography, history and creative writing into a sky-high educational adventure for hundreds of classrooms across the nation.
Developed primarily for fifth-grade classes, the program unites students with Southwest Pilots to explore math, science and more. For four weeks, students track their adopted Pilot’s journey and complete curriculum developed in cooperation with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, the National Association of Teachers of Math and Science, and other education specialists. Students apply these subjects to aviation activities, made meaningful by their interaction with a real Pilot.
• Young Heroes Award
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors young people between the ages of 8 and 18 who have shown leadership and courage in public service to people and our planet. Past awards focused on young people helping their communities, fellow beings, and protecting the health and sustainability of the environment. Approximately, 10 awards up to $2,000 are available. The deadline to submit nominations is April 30, 2007. For further information, go to the Gloria Barron Prize website.
Opportunities for Teachers
• Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award from the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
Description: This award is bestowed on special education teachers who have demonstrated outstanding achievement as a teacher in the field of special education. It recognizes and rewards the special skills and excellence of special education teachers throughout the United States.
Eligibility: A candidate for the NASET Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award will meet the following criteria:
• Turnaround Management Association Invites Entries for Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award
Entry Deadline: Tuesday, May 1, 2007
The Turnaround Management Association, an international nonprofit dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management, recognizes outstanding elementary and secondary teachers with the Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award.
Made possible through the John William Butler Foundation, the program honors teachers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill in shaping the lives of students and the communities in which they live. The program provides cash stipends of $5,000 each to three to five public or private school teachers and travel and lodging expenses to the 2007 TMA Annual Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16-19.
Opportunities for Schools
• American Psychological Foundation Invites Applications for the Pre-College Grant Program
Deadline: May 1, 2007
Request for Proposal Link
The American Psychological Foundation is a nonprofit philanthropic organization that advances the science and practice of psychology as a means of understanding behavior and promoting health, education, and human welfare.
APF is seeking proposals for programs that support the science and application of psychological science among talented high school students. More than two hundred thousand students are currently enrolled in high school psychology, and APF wants to support high-quality education in the field and to nurture the next generation of psychologists.
Up to $30,000 will be available for projects. Applicants must be educational institutions or 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, or affiliated with such an organization.
My name is Eneida Alcalde and as Center for Inspired Teaching's Development Associate, I'm responsible for participating and coordinating all fundraising efforts as part of the dynamic Inspired Teaching development team. One of my most important FUNdraising responsibilities involves researching potential funding sources for Inspired Teaching's school partnerships, workshops, seminars, and ongoing programs. While on this quest, I often come across opportunities for students, teachers, and schools. And – now that we have a bonafide blog – every Friday I will update you with funding opportunities for you and your students (and your schools!)
I'll post information on potential scholarships, grants, awards, in-kind donations, and many more opportunities every FUNdraising Friday! If you have any comments, please do not hesitate to post these on our blog.
~ Eneida
Opportunities for Students
• Footlocker Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 1, 2007
The Foot Locker Foundation provides support for educational and sports programs across the country that equip children and young adults with the necessary tools to achieve their goals and be successful in life.
Continuing in its efforts to serve in the community, Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. has partnered with UNCF to fund this scholarship program for high school seniors or students attending or planning to attend a UNCF member college or university during the fall of 2007.
• Full scholarship for a single mom; housing provided for mom and up to 2 kids
The Sister Thea Bowman Foundation has four scholarships for African-American single mothers and their children to attend the College of St. Mary in Omaha, Nebraska. The Foundation will grant $30,000.00 over a period of fours years to the College of St. Mary on behalf of each student. In return the College of St. Mary will match the grant with an additional $24,000.00.
To learn more, please contact Mary Lou Jennings Executive Director of the Sister Thea Bowman Foundation at marylouj11@aol.com.
• Tu Voz My Venture Contest
Youth Venture, the partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and MTV Tr3s Voces, challenges youth to take action by forming teams to conceptualize and implement projects aimed at encouraging Latinos to graduate from high school and prepare for college and careers. Teams of two or more youth, ages 13-20, are selected every week through June 29, 2007. Awards up to $1,000 are available. In addition, the top five teams will receive scholarships of up to $5,000 to be divided among the team members. For further information visit Youth Venture.
• Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot Program
The Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot program is a four-week program that packs math, science, geography, history and creative writing into a sky-high educational adventure for hundreds of classrooms across the nation.
Developed primarily for fifth-grade classes, the program unites students with Southwest Pilots to explore math, science and more. For four weeks, students track their adopted Pilot’s journey and complete curriculum developed in cooperation with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, the National Association of Teachers of Math and Science, and other education specialists. Students apply these subjects to aviation activities, made meaningful by their interaction with a real Pilot.
• Young Heroes Award
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors young people between the ages of 8 and 18 who have shown leadership and courage in public service to people and our planet. Past awards focused on young people helping their communities, fellow beings, and protecting the health and sustainability of the environment. Approximately, 10 awards up to $2,000 are available. The deadline to submit nominations is April 30, 2007. For further information, go to the Gloria Barron Prize website.
Opportunities for Teachers
• Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award from the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
Description: This award is bestowed on special education teachers who have demonstrated outstanding achievement as a teacher in the field of special education. It recognizes and rewards the special skills and excellence of special education teachers throughout the United States.
Eligibility: A candidate for the NASET Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award will meet the following criteria:
- Be nominated by anyone involved in the field of special education (e.g. colleague, administrator, parent of a child with a disability, etc.)
- Be a full-time, certified or licensed, special education teacher
- Be a highly dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled teacher
- Be in at least the third year of teaching
• Turnaround Management Association Invites Entries for Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award
Entry Deadline: Tuesday, May 1, 2007
The Turnaround Management Association, an international nonprofit dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management, recognizes outstanding elementary and secondary teachers with the Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award.
Made possible through the John William Butler Foundation, the program honors teachers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill in shaping the lives of students and the communities in which they live. The program provides cash stipends of $5,000 each to three to five public or private school teachers and travel and lodging expenses to the 2007 TMA Annual Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, October 16-19.
Opportunities for Schools
• American Psychological Foundation Invites Applications for the Pre-College Grant Program
Deadline: May 1, 2007
Request for Proposal Link
The American Psychological Foundation is a nonprofit philanthropic organization that advances the science and practice of psychology as a means of understanding behavior and promoting health, education, and human welfare.
APF is seeking proposals for programs that support the science and application of psychological science among talented high school students. More than two hundred thousand students are currently enrolled in high school psychology, and APF wants to support high-quality education in the field and to nurture the next generation of psychologists.
Up to $30,000 will be available for projects. Applicants must be educational institutions or 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, or affiliated with such an organization.
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