Each year, The National Endowment for the Humanities offers tuition-free opportunities for school, college and university educators to study a variety of humanities topics. Stipends of $1,200-$3,900 help cover expenses for these one- to five-week programs. ACPS teachers who have attended past programs have raved about the content and experience. The deadline to apply is March 2, so don’t delay! Learn more »
Category Archives: Teachers – Elementary
CBIC Awards – Nominations Accepted Through Feb. 28
The Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC) is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the all-new CBIC Awards honoring Central Virginia’s most innovative tech-centric businesses and individuals. Individuals and organizations are urged to submit nominations before the February 28, 2015 (midnight) deadline to honor achievements in any of following categories: Continue reading
Green Classroom Pledge Contest – Open Through April 30
The Green Classroom Pledge outlines simple ways a classroom can have a significant impact on the environment. Although the actions may seem small and insignificant on the individual level, by working together the classroom can have a big collective impact. Students are also encouraged to help their families save energy, waste and water at home by implementing some of the items on the pledge. Continue reading
You Can Still Apply for a Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant; Act Now!
Do you have an established idea for an indoor or outdoor school enhancement project, such as a landscaping or clean-up project? Need funding of $2,000 to $5,000?
If you answered “Yes!” to both of those questions, act now to apply for a Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant! But hurry, the deadline for submission is this Friday, February 13.
SPARC Logo Contest – Deadline: Mar. 1
The Suicide Prevention Awareness & Resource Council (SPARC) invites students to participate in their logo competition. The new logo will be featured in all official SPARC correspondence and other SPARC initiatives. The prize for the final candidate’s selected logo will be a $50.00 pre-paid VISA card. The entries must be submitted via mail or email by March 1, 2015.
Where Are the Girls?
Interested in learning more about research-based best practices in engaging girls in STEM-related work? Sign up for the “Where Are the Girls?” Opportunities workshop that will be held at Baker-Butler Elementary School beginning March 3. Teachers who participate in the class will earn at least 8 recertification points.
6 Small Grants for Teachers That Could Make a Big Difference
Each month, eSchool News compiles a list of new education grant opportunities. This month’s grants focus on mostly smaller sums ideal for individual classroom teachers or projects. Check out these funding opportunities for teachers, students, parents and administrators: Continue reading
2015 DC Metro & VA Regional Rubik’s Cube Competition
The 2015 Rubik’s Cube Competition is coming soon! The Virginia Regional Competition will be held on Wednesday, April 1, at Holman Middle School in Glen Alen, and the DC Metro Competition will be held Tuesday, April 14 (Divisions 1 and 2), and Wednesday, April 15 (Division 3), at the National Electronics Museum in Maryland. Students in grades K-12 may enter one or both competitions (as a solo competitor or as a team). Register today; it’s free! Continue reading
It’s School Counseling Week! Have You Thanked Your Counselor Today?
National School Counseling Week 2015, “Celebrate School Counseling,” will be celebrated from Feb. 2-6, 2015, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February. It’s a golden opportunity to show your community’s appreciation for your school counselor(s)!
See ideas for how to celebrate Albemarle County School Counselors »