Apply for a Shannon Foundation Grant by April 24!

Grant MoneyThe Edgar and Eleanor Shannon Foundation for Excellence in Public Education wants to help teachers and schools implement their best ideas. Two levels of proposals are invited for the 2015-16 school year: Level 1 grants, not to exceed $750, will be awarded to classroom teachers for projects that support original and innovative student activities. Level 2 grants, not to exceed $5,000, may be awarded to schools for creative projects that enhance student learning across age and grade levels. Completed applications must be submitted to Nicole Storm (nstorm@k12albemarle.org), Legislative and Public Affairs Officer, by April 24, 2015. Continue reading

Digital Learning Day is March 13!

Digital Learning Day ButtonDigital Learning Day is one day out of the year dedicated to demonstrating the difference digital learning makes for students around the world. Educators from around our school division will participate in this important celebration in a variety of ways. Whether it is a focus on digital tools to support a maker-infused curriculum, Universal Design for Learning, interactive technologies like game-based learning, or the student development of digital citizenship and literacy skills, our educators and students are using technology in meaningful and powerful ways not possible without it. March 13, 2015 is quickly approaching and we’d like to encourage you to join in the celebration, too. Continue reading