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Technology in Kindergarten

I am looking for someone who can help me write a grant to get Leapfrog or Leappad technology in my Kindergarten classroom. I've tried and was not successful. I need assistance. Continue

Added by Zena McCain on March 1, 2010 at 9:43am — No Comments

Meet Rebekah Prince, Winner of the Grant Wrangler Survey!

Grant Wrangler would like to congratulate Rebekah Prince, winner of a $25 Amazon gift card! In December 2009, the Grant Wrangler Survey attracted 302 respondents who submitted their feedback about the types of grants they need. Once the results were in, we randomly selected Rebekah to receive a gift card for her participation.

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Added by Catrina Brewton on February 9, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Tips for Schools Submitting E-rate Form 471

The E-rate Form 471 application filing window for 2010 is now open for schools and libraries across the country, and Funds For Learning, an e-rate consulting firm, has compiled a list of seven key tips to help schools navigate the murky waters of this application process. Applications are due February 11, 2010. Read more about the seven tips. Learn more about Funds for Learning… Continue

Added by Catrina Brewton on December 10, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

dental work grant

Does anyone know of a grant that would help underprivileged kids with dental work. Many kids have great Dental Plans, while others never even get their teeth cleaned. While this sort of help may be harder to come by than Super Bowl Tickets, I sure wish we could do something abou… Continue

Added by Cindy Fallsen on November 18, 2009 at 6:43pm — No Comments

Vote for this Year's WAT Microgrant Recipients

Cast your vote in this year's WeAreTeachers (WAT)'s Microgrant competition! Hundreds of teachers have submitted entries describing how they would use the $200 microgrant and flip video camera to increase student engagement. Read through their inspiring entries to get creative ideas for your classroom. Choose the entry that appeals the most to you and help a deserving educator get this grant for their school. After you cast your vote, stay tuned! WAT will announce the ten recipients on October… Continue

Added by Catrina Brewton on October 2, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Lutron Electronics 2009 Bright Green Dream School Sustainability Challenge

DONT Miss out on this opporutnity for your school! The Lutron Greenovation Bright Green Dream School Sustainability Challenge is still open to submissions. Submissions will now be accepted until October 12, 2009. Grand Prize winner to be announced at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in November 2009. Visit www.greenovationnation.com/dream for more details about the program and to submit your entry Schools are asked to challenge students to dream of a sustainable classro… Continue

Added by Brooke MacDonald on September 22, 2009 at 9:02am — No Comments

Join My FREE Teleconference This Thursday--for Grant Writers at ALL Levels of Experience

ATTENTION Educators, Non-Profits and Grant Seekers... You Are Personally Invited to Attend a FREE Live Teleconference Event: "Five Crucial Elements That Will Propel Your Grant Applications To the TOP of the Stack This Year ...And Keep 'Em There" http://yourgrantcoach.com/ Hosted by Renegade Grant Writer Jan Mitchell Johnson Date: Thursday, September 3rd Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Time Who am I? My name is Jan M… Continue

Added by Jan Mitchell Johnson on September 1, 2009 at 2:20pm — 2 Comments

2009 National Teacher of the Year

"A teacher must project passion in the classroom because this powerful emotion sparks the learning process in children and motivates them to remember key concepts and ideas," says Anthony Mullen, who was honored by President Obama as the 2009 National Teacher of the Year. Mullen climbed the list of contenders (and came out on top) because of his innovative approach, community serv… Continue

Added by Catrina Brewton on August 28, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

About Me:

Dr. Kari Stubbs is the Director of 21st Century Learning at BrainPOP. Previously, she was the Director of Professional Development for ePals, Inc. In November, 2006 she was recognized by the National School Boards Association as one of “20 to Watch” rising leaders in the field of educational technology. She is also a recipient of the Making it Happen Award, and was the National Teacher Training Institute Teacher of the Year in 1997. Dr. Kari Stubbs earned her PhD in Curriculum from the Universi… Continue

Added by Kari Stubbs on July 20, 2009 at 12:46pm — No Comments

NSTA Videos Feature 2009 Award Winners

Every science teacher looking for a grant or award will be pleased to learn that the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) offers several opportunities for teachers each year (scroll to the bottom to learn more). NSTA recently announced the winners of the 2009 awards and also provided videos of some of the awardees. The videos offer insight into what the awards mean to these teachers, how they heard about them, and why they decided to apply for them in the first place. For starters, chec… Continue

Added by Catrina Brewton on July 15, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

State Farm YAB Members Get Scholarships and More

In June, State Farm gave 17 young men and women the chance to make an impact in their communities by welcoming them into the highly-regarded Youth Advisory Board (YAB). As members of the YAB, the inductees will receive a $3,000 scholarship and the opportunity to oversee $5 million awarded each year to service-learning projects across the nation. The new members are between the ages of 17 and 20 and were selected from over 300 applicants. They will commit 15 hours a month to the board virtually,… Continue

Added by Catrina Brewton on June 30, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

2008 Environmental Education Week Photo Blog Contest Winners

Education blog enthusiasts and digital photographers recently had a chance to shine, thanks to the National Environmental Education Foundation's Photo Blog Contest, which called for K-12 organizations to submit a blog entry describing the integration of environmental education in the classroom. The first place winner, the Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado, received a Canon PowerShot Digital Camera and SELPHY Photo Printer for their visua… Continue

Added by Catrina Brewton on June 19, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

We Can Change the World Challenge Winners Announced

The Siemens Foundation, Discovery Education, and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) have named the grand prize winner of the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge: Team Dead Weight from West Branch, Iowa. My Grant Wrangler congratulates West Branch Middle School students Jathan Kron (age 12), Justin Roth (age 13) and Brennan Nelson (age 12), along with their teacher, H… Continue

Added by Catrina Brewton on June 15, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Inspired Kids Contest Winners Receive Technology Prizes

How would you incorporate the right technology tools into your classroom? This year, Digital Wish and Inspiration Software, Inc. sponsored the Inspired Kids Contest, which awarded $1,600 in technology prizes to four educators who submitted unique student-centric Kidspiration lesson ideas. Not only did the winning entries receive Kidspirati… Continue

Added by Catrina Brewton on June 15, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Joyce Hembree, Kindergarten Teacher and Grant Recipient

Applying for grants can be both a daunting and frustrating task – especially if you’re a teacher with little spare time. Is it worth it? If you’re skeptical, meet Joyce Hembree, a kindergarten instructor at Mark Twain Elementary School. When Joyce first learned she had won the $1,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning grant (offered through Youth Service America), “I thanked God and told my prin… Continue

Added by Catrina Brewton on February 16, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Taylor Chustz, Youth Venture Grant Recipient

As technology is increasingly integrated into K-12 education, many young women are using their computer skills to make a difference in the lives of others. We spoke with Taylor Chustz, a senior at St. Joesph’s Academy who recently received a Youth Venture grant to create a computer lab at Safe House for Battered Women, a faith-based organization for women and children e… Continue

Added by Catrina Brewton on October 3, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments