HELP suspends Gulf Coast work
On Oct. 29, 2007, the HELP (Hurricane Education Leadership Program) Team officially halted its Gulf Coast school recovery efforts to devote time instead to documenting its actions and…
Month: October 2007
Learning beyond the bell
As a solution to the contentious issue of whether teachers should use digital-age communications tools, Orange County Public Schools are empowering teachers through a program that allows them…
Driven to succeed
Thanks to Global Positioning System (GPS) devices, in the coming months parents of students in Orange County Public Schools will be able to subscribe to a service that…
Cultural shift
In Florida's Orange County public school system, technology has been the catalyst for a major shift--to a system in which data collection, student tracking, and assessments have coalesced…
DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition
Students write a 700 to 1,000 word essay discussing a scientific discovery, theory, event, or technology application that has captured your interest. Over the years, the judges have…
Igniting Creative Energy Challenge
This award is an educational competition that encourages students to learn more about energy and the environment. National winners will gain valuable educational experiences and travel expenses.
Student Achievement Grants
The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work…
The Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding contributions by K-12 educators and district level personnel in the field of educational technology, the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF) in partnership…
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
This program supports projects to develop faculty and library leaders, to recruit and educate the next generation of librarians, and to conduct research on the library profession and…
National School Library Media Program of the Year
The National School Library Media Program of the Year (NSLMPY) Award honors school library media programs practicing their commitment to ensure that students and staff are effective users…