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The MWCC and Kurzweil Educational Systems, a division of Cambium Learning Technologies are teaming up to encourage teachers across the country to engage middle school students in writing about courage
The goal of this collaboration is to: encourage the integration of technology in student writing; increase students’ writing capabilities; foster teacher interest in The Max Warburg Courage Curriculum, a nationally recognized Boston-based year-long language arts program dedicated to strengthening the character development and literacy skills of students.

Samsung is asking high school students to submit essays that are up to 500 words about what they think about technology advancements and how they will change the way people learn in the future.
Students must have a teacher sponsor and give permission to use their photo and essay in publicity if they win.

This program helps LEAs improve reading achievement by providing students with increased access to up-to-date school library material,; well-equipped, technologically advanced school library media centers, and professionally certified school library media specialists.

The goal of this competitive grant program is to educate students about math, science, technology, and engineering. Requests are for funding to supplement learning programs. Please note that grants will not be considered for computer hardware, printers, cameras, equipment, and general math and science supplies that are not tied to a specific lesson plan.

Established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Mathematics Education Trust (MET) is invited math teachers so apply for a variety of grants, awards, honors, and other projects. MET provides funds to support classroom teachers in the areas of improving classroom practices and increasing teachers’ mathematical knowledge. MET also sponsors activities for prospective teachers and NCTM’s Affiliates, as well as recognizing the lifetime achievement of leaders in mathematics education.
Awards given include a prospective secondary teacher course work scholarship of up to $10,000, a prospective middle school mathematics teacher course work scholarship of up to $3,000, a program of mathematics study and active professionalism grant of up to $24,000, a K-8 preservice teacher action research grant of up to $3,000, and school in-service training grants for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 teachers of up to $4,000 each.

To recognize excellence and innovation in elementary, middle school, and secondary history teaching, including career contributions and specific initiatives. To be eligible, the group must be composed of a majority of K-12 teachers. The group can be recognized either for excellence in teaching or for an innovative initiative applicable to the entire field. The prize carries a cash award of $1,500 for the group project — plus travel expenses for the group leader — and will be awarded at the annual meeting in January 2010.