Grants

Various Grants that might relate to blended learning Best Buy “Teachnology” Grants The te@ch program will provide a $2,000 Best Buy Gift Card to schools in recognition of programs or projects that creatively integrate interactive technology into the curriculum. The foundation is seeking projects that incorporate technology to engage students and create a more valuable educational experience. Projects should be innovative, interactive and make learning fun for students. Approximately 1,200 grants will be awarded nationally. Up to 50 schools will receive additional te@ch awards valued at $10,000 each, based on the creativity of the award winning programs.

Challenge Grant Collaborative Curriculum Projects Collaborative Curriculum Project grants support projects that enhance the academic performance of students who are gifted through the innovative redesign of instruction and collaboration between gifted students or teachers and other students, colleagues, mentors or agencies. Collaboration may be with general education classrooms, classrooms for students with disabilities, other gifted classes, other schools/districts, professionals who serve as mentors, colleges/universities, museums, and laboratories. Funds support collaboration in curriculum development, instructional planning, implementation of redesigned curriculum, and professional development.

HP TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING GRANT INITIATIVE The HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative is designed to support the innovative use of mobile technology in K-16 education. The program awards grants of equipment, a small stipend, and customized professional development valued at $30,000 to school teams who demonstrate collaborative approaches to implementing technology integration projects.

NEA FOUNDATION LEARNING & LEADERSHIP GRANTS

Learning & Leadership Grants will fund recipients to participate in a high-quality professional development experience or organize a collegial study group that leads to improvements in practice, curriculum, and student achievement in the school. The content of the professional growth activities must be based upon an assessment of student work undertaken with colleagues and must be integrated into the institutional planning process. Recipients are expected to exercise professional leadership by sharing their new learning with colleagues. Award amounts are up to $2,000 for individuals and up to $5,000 for a study group.

NEA FOUNDATION STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GRANTS Student Achievement Grants support collaborative efforts by two or more colleagues to engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepens knowledge of standards-based subject matter. Proposed work should improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals for work that result in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged. Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, software, transportation, or scholars-in-residence. A small portion of funding may support professional development needed to implement the project. (JS)