EF Educational Tours is offering a full scholarship to middle school educators from across the United States November 2-4, 2018. Winners will be selected on the basis of their interest in and commitment to global education initiatives within their state. All middle school educators (grades 6-8) from Virginia are eligible to apply by June 1. Continue reading
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NEA Foundation Grant Opportunities – Next Deadline: June 1
The National Education Association (NEA) Foundation offers two grant opportunities for educators: 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
Apply for a 2018-19 Shannon Grant by April 20
The 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 2018-19 school year:
- Level 1 grants, not to exceed $750, will be awarded to classroom teachers, individually or in teams, 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.
New this year: Completed applications may be submitted electronically as a PDF document to shannonfoundation@fastmail.fm by Friday, April 20, 2018. Continue reading
Deadline for VAHPERD’s Annual Film Festival Competition Extended to Mar. 15
The Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (VAHPERD) has extended the due date for the 2017-18 Film/Video Competition to March 15, 2018. This competition is part of VAHPERD’s Choose Your Vibe – Arrive Alive underage drinking and impaired driving campaign funded through a highway safety alcohol grant from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. The competition allows middle and high school students to develop short persuasive videos that encourage students to make safe and healthy choices, and by doing so prevent underage drinking and impaired driving. View the contest manual for more information »
Inclusion Project: Submit a Mini-Grant Application by Jan. 29
The Virginia Department of Education, in collaboration with the Partnership for People with Disabilities, supports the Inclusion Project, a youth-led initiative to increase disability awareness in schools. Beginning January 2018, the Inclusion Project is pleased to announce it is offering up to 6 mini grants (max: $2,000) to support K-12 schools interested in planning an Inclusion Project event. Applications must be received by January 29. Open the Mini-Grant Application Form »
Questions? Please contact Jack Brandt at 804-828-1365 or brandtj@vcu.edu.
Golden Apple Nominations Open Through Feb. 1
Nominations are open for the 2017-18 Golden Apple Awards, an annual program designed to honor outstanding teachers in public and private schools in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City. Colleagues, students, and community members may submit nominations through February 1, 2018! Open the nomination form »
Two New NCTM Grants With November Deadlines
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has announced two NEW! grant opportunities with November deadlines:
Fostering Support of Mathematics Learning in Multilingual Classrooms | Deadline: Nov. 30
A grant of up to $4,000 will be awarded to a PreK-12 school for in-service to increase understanding and expertise in fostering support of multi-language development when teaching mathematics.
Teacher-Leader Professional Learning Grant | Deadline: Nov. 06 Continue reading
Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Student Writing Contest – Enter by Nov. 10
The Library of Virginia, in collaboration with Dominion Energy, invites high schools students in Virginia to honor outstanding African Americans by participating in the 2018 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History student writing contest. Students should submit their 400-word essay online by midnight on Friday, November 10, 2017, for a chance to win an Apple MacBook Air and $1,000 for their school. Four winning essays will be chosen, one from each of the four regions in the state. View the essay prompt and judging criteria »
NEA Foundation Grants – Next Deadline: February 1
The National Education Association (NEA) Foundation offers two grant opportunities for educators: 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
Design for Change Challenge: Submission Deadline Extended to May 18
Design for Change USA has launched their 2017-18 challenge! Design for Change is a global movement of young people who are changing the world!
How does it work? Any group of young people (K-12) with an adult mentor (teacher, parent, youth leader, or coach) dreams up and leads social change projects in their own schools or communities using the Design for Change methodology—Feel. Imagine. Do. Share. The deadline for teams to implement and submit their projects is May 18, 2018. Continue reading