Up to $60,000 for STEM subjects
The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative,…
Month: June 2011
Chris Christie announces plan to privatize New Jersey public schools
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced a pilot program on Thursday that would allow private companies to run public schools in some of the state's chronically underperforming school…
GE chief says American workers need more skills
Training Americans for practical jobs that the nation actually needs should be a government priority, according to General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt, who heads President Obama's jobs advisory…
Lobbyists protest new standards that would limit pizza, french fries in schools
Some student food favorites are under attack in Washington, NPR reports.
Up to $1,000,000 for promotion of humanities
America's Historical and Cultural Organizations grants support projects in the humanities that explore stories, ideas, and beliefs in order to deepen our understanding of our lives and our…
Apple recalls certain Verizon iPad 2 units
Apple Inc. is recalling some of its iPad2 tablets that are designed to run on Verizon's network for connectivity issues, Reuters reports.
Alliance: Keep spending rules in place with NCLB fix
As Congress works to update the No Child Left Behind Act, members of the nonprofit Alliance for Excellent Education (AEE) hold out hope that a bipartisan agreement will…
Las Vegas high schooler wins car for good records
A Las Vegas high school senior has won a new car for having good grades and no unexcused absences, the Associated Press reports.
Up to $300,000 for health education among rural families
For FY 2011, the Rural Health and Safety Education Programs will focus on issues related to individual and family health in one or more of the following areas:…
Duncan working on ‘plan B’ for U.S. schools
Frustrated by what he called a "slow motion train wreck" for U.S. schools, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said he will give schools relief from federal mandates under the…
States weigh relaxing penalties for teen sexting
Lawmakers across the country say the problem of teen sexting didn't exist when they enacted harsh punishments for child pornography and are considering changes that would ensure that…
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DigiGirlz High Tech Camp free to accepted applicants
Microsoft Is Proud To Offer Technology Programs Specifically For Youth. One Of Our Signature Programs, DigiGirlz High Tech Camp For Girls, Works To Dispel Stereotypes Of The High-tech…
$2,500 for teacher and media specialist teams
The Gale/Library Media Connection TEAMS Award Recognizes And Encourages The Critical Collaboration Between The Teacher And Media Specialist To Promote Learning, Increase Student Achievement And Develop 21st Century…
$30,000 for physical education
The Purpose Of The NASPE Research Grant Program Is To Provide Substantial Funding For Critical Applied Research Related To PK-12 Physical Education, School-based Physical Activity And Sport Programs,…
$1,500-$70,000 for helping children in multiple states
Limitations •Grants are awarded only to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations. They are never awarded directly or indirectly to an individual for his or her personal use. •Grants are not…
City, state, school district sign ‘Education Accountability Agreement’
In a show of solidarity, dignitaries gathered at City Hall yesterday to celebrate what they described as an "unprecedented" coming together of city, state and school officials to…
Pa. district in spying probe hit with 2nd suit
A former suburban Philadelphia high school student was "humiliated and severely emotionally distressed" by seeing photos and screenshots quietly taken by his school-issued laptop, according to the second…
NJ Governor Christie proposes public-private schools plan
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced a pilot program on Thursday that would allow private companies to run public schools in some of the state's chronically underperforming school…