Roommate charged with hate crime in NJ webcam case
A former Rutgers University freshman who prosecutors said used a webcam to spy on his roommate’s same-sex encounter was charged April 20 with a hate crime and accused…
eSchool Media staff cover education technology in all its aspects–from legislation and litigation, to best practices, to lessons learned and new products. First published in March of 1998 as a monthly print and digital newspaper, eSchool Media provides the news and information necessary to help K-20 decision-makers successfully use technology and innovation to transform schools and colleges and achieve their educational goals.
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$35,000 for 21st century classrooms
This grant will help educators develop 21st century classrooms and improve achievement by providing effective, engaging technology and professional development tools.
$10K for STEM competition
This competition is dedicated to providing scholarships and increasing access to higher education for talented mathematics, science, engineering, and technology students in the United States.
$10K for outstanding science teachers
This grant honors exemplary science teaching.
Green classroom technologies
Entrants should visit the Toshiba Innovation Facebook page and fill out a form explaining what they, their classroom, or school is doing this year to take part in…
$1,000 for innovative cell phone use
This program challenges entrants to create innovative solutions for using cell phones and smartphones in the classroom, for everything from student data collection to engagement.
Up to $10,000 for child welfare and education
The mission of the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation is to make life more bearable for children, families, and pets in need of the kindness of others. Build-A-Bear…
Multiple mathematics award opportunities
The Mathematics Education Trust channels the generosity of contributors through the creation and funding of grants, awards, honors, and other projects that support the improvement of mathematics teaching…
Up to $10,000 for unique start-ups
Note: Deadline reflects notice of intent to apply. This grant opportunity funds start-up organizations and innovative new projects in music, education, and community organizing.
Spring Station Middle School owes its success to ‘trying different things’
The first institution to be highlighted in our brand-new “eSchool of the Month” series is Tennessee's Spring Station Middle School, which “seeks to be a leader in student…
$24K for college reviews
College students and alumni simply write a review of their college. The most helpful reviews will win $1,000 scholarships.
$15K awards for safe drivers
To enter, simply create a 25- or 55-second video about driver safety and upload it to the Bridgestone site by May 13. The top 10 videos will be…
Matching funds for document cameras
Digital Wish will contribute $100 towards each ELMO product purchased for the classroom. Schools and classroom supporters alike can now stretch their funding dollars further to make their…
Funds for teacher education
Note: Deadline listed is for notice of intent to apply. The Transition to Teaching program encourages (1) the development and expansion of alternative routes to full State teacher…
21st century classrooms for Ariz. educators
Arizona educators can apply for the chance to win a dream classroom outfitted with the latest in education technology, and receive training to go along with it, a…
$5,000 for excellent communities
Tell us about the programs, services, policies, and collaborative efforts that make your community an outstanding place to live, learn and grow by applying for the 2011 100…
$25,000 for community improvement
We know you have some really great BIG Ideas about making the world a better place! Maybe you have a BIG Idea (or a small idea with BIG…
More than $300K for postsecondary information centers
The purpose of the EOC Program is to provide information regarding financial and academic assistance available for individuals who desire to pursue a program of postsecondary education; to…
$550K awards for American Indians with disabilities
The purpose of this program is to provide vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to American Indians with disabilities who reside on or near Federal or State reservations, consistent with…
Idaho’s ed-tech vs. teachers: Do you think these changes are fair?
Idaho recently passed a reform law that shifts money from salaries to fund new technology and teacher merit pay. Read “Idaho favors ... Read more
Experts give advice on mobile learning
At this year’s Consortium for School Networking conference in New Orleans, not only did most attendees carry their iPads and smart phones from meeting to meeting; the annual…
$300K in science and technology equipment
Dedication, innovation, and commitment to scientific achievement all start in the classroom. Vernier is providing 30 grants to 10 elementary or middle schools, 10 high schools, and 10…
$12,000 for Canadian schools
ViewSonic invites Canadian K-12 and higher education teachers, administrators, and other school figures, who are current registered members of the ViewSonic ViewSchool Program, to share how updating their…
$10K for budding video game designers
Kodu Cup invites students, ages 9 to 17, to design, build and submit their own video games using the Kodu Game Lab software — no previous programming experience…
$40K in top prizes for visionary educators
This program gives grants to K-12 educators using new teaching methods and techniques to improve learning. Educators are welcome to submit grant applications describing projects they have initiated…
$20K for projects that support high school psychological education
More than 200,000 students are currently enrolled in high school psychology, and APF wants to support high quality education in psychology and to nurture the next generation of…
$2,500 for an inspiring social studies educator
This grant program aims to help a social studies educator make his or her dream of innovative social studies a reality. Grants will be given to assist classroom…
$2K grants to help children read
Target awards grants to schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations to support programs such as after-school reading events and weekend book clubs.
Grants of $2,000 for school art programs
Through grants, Target helps schools bring more arts and culture into the classroom, enabling them to expand their creativity and their horizons.
$2,500 for youth leadership
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, founded by author T. A. Barron, in honor of his mother, recognizes outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive…
Students can become published authors
Entrants in the Citizen Writer contest can select from four very different kinds of writing prompts, designed to match a student interests and stretch their creative skills. For…
New ed-tech products aim to solve challenges, improve learning
New software for managing mobile devices as they connect to a school’s network, a digital workspace where students can synthesize the information they find through online search engines,…
Hardware, furniture, and AV systems
Washable headphones, a turnkey solution for delivering 3D video, and an iPad storage cart that can synch up to 30 devices to iTunes from a single USB connection…
Curriculum and instructional technology
A new way to deliver digital content that combines video distribution with the functionality of a learning management system, reading software that uses music to engage both sides…
New communication and collaboration tools for educators
A system that lets school districts deliver seamless access to online services through a single sign-on process, and the addition of parent accounts to a free online learning…
School IT solutions
A program for managing mobile devices as they connect to a school’s network, and energy-saving software that automatically powers down idle computers, were some of the new products…
School administrative services
New software programs for finding substitute teachers, sending emergency notifications, creating digital forms, improving classroom behavior, and involving students in the creation of their IEPs were a few…
Professional development and consulting
Services that help school leaders apply for e-Rate discounts, foster schoolwide improvement, and find other sources of funding were among the highlights from Feb. 2011 ed-tech conference exhibitors.
February 2011 conference exhibitor index
Looking for coverage of a specific company from the 2011 FETC, TCEA, or AASA conferences? Then use this handy index to find the information you need. Clicking on…
Survey: Teachers want more access to technology, collaboration
The second part of a national survey on college and career readiness and the challenges facing U.S. teachers reveals that educators consider the ability to differentiate instruction for…