$1,500 to one who defends academic freedom
The NCSS Defense of Academic Freedom Award is given annually to recognize and honor those who have distinguished themselves in ... Read more
Month: February 2010
Document cameras awarded to teachers based on need
Samsung’s 2010 “Active Learning” Grant Program offers 50 SAMCAM 860 document cameras to worthy applicants based on need. An independent ... Read more
Win up to $950,000 to enhance education for native Hawaiians
An additional five points will be awarded to applications that meet one or more of the following priorities: projects that ... Read more
Scholarships of up to $10,000 for students pursuing a career in industrial health and safety occupations
The Erma Byrd Scholarship Program provides scholarships to individuals pursuing a course of study that will lead to a career ... Read more
Up to $175,000 to colleges with successful alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs
The goals of this program are to identify and disseminate information about exemplary and effective alcohol or other drug abuse ... Read more
Win up to $600,000 to improve literacy
This program helps local education agencies (LEAs) improve reading achievement by providing students with increased access to up-to-date school library ... Read more
Teachers could win a $10,000 classroom makeover
The Got 2B Safe! program uses four simple rules that children can use in potentially dangerous situations. These critical lessons have ... Read more
Win up to $5,000 by working to save the environment
The Siemens Foundation, Discovery Education and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) announce the 2009 Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge is now accepting entries. The second…
TCEA 2010: Exhibitor News
A partnership between Texas Instruments and NASA to develop free math lessons with a space exploration theme, professional development from PBS TeacherLine for educators who teach online, and…
Training of surgeons might take flight into virtual reality
Buffalo researchers have unveiled a simulator to train doctors to perform robotic surgery, similar to the way pilots use virtual-reality devices for flight training, reports the Buffalo News.