The National Education Association (NEA) Foundation offers multiple grant opportunities for educators, including Student Achievement Grants and Learning & Leadership Grants. Three grant deadlines are established annually: February 1, June 1, and October 15. Two levels of funding are available: $2,000 and $5,000. Grants fund activities for 12 months from the date of the award. Continue reading
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Upcoming Central Virginia KidWind Challenge Events
Attention teachers of students in grades 4-12: Have you considered organizing a KidWind Challenge Team? This year’s regional event will be held right here in Charlottesville! Please consider attending the Coach Training Workshop on September 29 to learn more and receive free equipment to get started in your classroom. (Attending the workshop does not commit you to forming a team.)
The KidWind Challenge is the ultimate wind energy learning experience for students. Continue reading
“Imagine a Day Without Water” Student Art Contest – Submissions Due by Oct. 15
2018 Student Art Contest Information
Contest website: Imagine a Day Without Water
2018 Theme: How Do You Save Water? | Submission Deadline: 5 p.m. on October 15
Open to: All Albemarle County & Charlottesville City students, grades 1-8
NEA Foundation Grant Opportunities – Next Deadline: October 15
The National Education Association (NEA) Foundation offers multiple grant opportunities for educators, including Student Achievement Grants and Learning & Leadership Grants. Three grant deadlines are established annually: February 1, June 1, and October 15. Two levels of funding are available: $2,000 and $5,000. Grants fund activities for 12 months from the date of the award. Continue reading
Nominate a Librarian for the 2018 I Love My Librarian Award – Nominations Due Oct. 1
Our nation’s librarians transform their communities, schools and campuses, improving the lives of the people they serve every day. If a librarian has made an impact on you or your community, now is your chance to honor their contributions.
The I Love My Librarian Award encourages library users to recognize librarians in public, school, college, community college, and university libraries for the difference they’ve made in their communities. Nominations will be open until October 1, 2018. Nominate a school librarian today »
Toshiba Grants for K-12 Educators
Toshiba America Foundation accepts grant applications from K-12 teachers who are passionate about making science and mathematics more engaging for their students.
Elementary teachers (K-5): Apply by October 1 for a $1,000 grant to help bring an innovative hands-on project into your classroom. Learn how to apply »
Secondary teachers (6-12): Toshiba accepts grant requests for $5,000 or less on a rolling basis. Requests for $5,000 or more are accepted and reviewed twice a year on May 1 and November 1. Learn how to apply »
Naiku Innovative Teacher Grant – Awards Granted Monthly
The Innovative Teacher Grant is for K-12 classroom teachers in public or private schools that seek to employ learner-centric assessment methodologies to engage and motivate students, differentiate instruction, and personalize learning for all students. The award combines professional development and next-gen classroom assessment software to provide teachers the guidance and tools necessary to successfully implement learner-centric assessment methodologies in the classroom. Approximately 10 new awards are granted each month, and applications are evaluated on a rolling basis.