Target Field Trip Grants
It’s become increasingly difficult for schools to fund learning opportunities outside the classroom. To help them out, Target launched Target ... Read more
Month: May 2017
DuPont Pioneer Excellence in Agricultural Science Education Award
A partnership with DuPont Pioneer and the National Science Teachers Association, this award is to recognize excellence and innovation in ... Read more
Fuel Up to Play 60
Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council and NFL, ... Read more
Blackboard Hackboard Hackathon
This contest challenges developers and college students in the United States to create a unique, user-friendly and impactful application that ... Read more
Beckman Award
Gail McKnight Beckman created the Beckman Award to benefit teachers who have inspired their former students to make a significant ... Read more
Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grants
The purpose of this grant is to increase the breadth and depth of the mathematics content knowledge of one elementary ... Read more
Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers
This award honors one elementary school teacher who has established (or is establishing) an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based lesson plan. The lesson ... Read more
Association of American Educators Foundation Classroom Grant
Grants are available for up to $500. Classroom grants can be used for a variety of projects and materials, including ... Read more
Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers
The Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers provides selected K–12 teachers (up to 25) in their first five ... Read more
3 school security musts for summer kick off
I don’t really need to belabor the point that securing educational institutions is both incredibly challenging and crucially important; it’s a bit like describing the importance of water…
How art can build student leadership skills
Creative experiences that challenge students to observe, articulate, reimagine, and take risks help build their confidence and leadership capacity, say experts.
3 things schools must know about the rising “phigital” student
A major generational clash is underway, says a foremost expert, and it’s affecting all industries, including education. The clash is coming from so-called Gen Z, the first generation…
App of the Week: Survey student and classroom strengths
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps ... Read more
4 points DeVos makes about school choice
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos offered a vague look at the Trump Administration's plans for school choice during her keynote at the American Federation for Children's National…
3 ways students with autism benefit from art, music and recreation
According to curriculum therapists, multi-disciplinary sessions appeal to students’ creativity, are relevant to their everyday lives, and help them acquire important skills—especially students with autism.
How to be an award-winning teacher
My homeroom is 4th- and 5th-graders: 21 gifted students, a mix of boys and girls. It’s nice because the 5th-graders are really the mentors, and next year the…
Wow! This inquiry-based, technology-rich school has no tech staff
When I first became principal, I was compelled to explore all aspects of what it meant to be a 21st-century learner in an international baccalaureate context: as a…
Virtual island destination aims to prevent the summer math slide
The summer slide, a loss of academic progress during the summer break between school years, has been confirmed in many research studies since an early publication by White…