7 grants for STEM and technology
School leaders consistently identify high costs and shrinking budgets as a top barrier to implementing new technology tools and programs. And while budget woes won’t improve overnight, schools…
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Districts say E-rate is critical to their learning goals
A large majority of E-rate applicants (87 percent) said the federally funded program is vital to their internet connectivity goals, according to an annual survey that tracks program…
Most districts say E-rate is critical for internet access
A large majority of E-rate applicants (87 percent) said the federally funded program is vital to their internet connectivity goals, according to an annual survey that tracks program…
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
Trump’s ed budget: A ‘betrayal’ and a ‘meat cleaver’ to public education
Under President Trump's proposed FY 2018 budget, school choice would receive a massive $1.4 billion while the Education Department undergoes a $9 billion, or 13 percent, cut. Overall,…
Karma For Cara Foundation Microgrants for Students
The Karma For Cara Foundation encourages kids 18 and under to apply for funds between $250 and $1,000 to complete ... Read more
Report: Schools expect faster internet within 3 years
Seventy-two percent of E-rate applicants participating in a recent survey said wi-fi is critical to fulfilling their organization's mission. Twenty years after the Telecommunications Act of 1996 created…
3 challenges to OER implementation
Open educational resources (OER) have made their presence known in education, with teachers and administrators voicing their excitement over free resources that are easily shared and adapted. In…
Submit your boldest, biggest ideas for reimagining education
NewSchools Venture Fund is looking for educators, creators and visionaries who believe in the power and potential of reimagining learning. ... Read more
Kickstarter campaign funds new programmable robots
A new Kickstarter campaign has already exceeded its funding goal to produce programmable robots that can be controlled from a smartphone or tablet.
6 small grants for teachers that could make a big difference
This month’s grants focus on mostly smaller sums ideal for individual classroom teachers or projects. Check out these funding opportunities for teachers, students, parents, and administrators–there’s likely to…