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National Capstone Contest Awards 20 School Libraries $2,000 in Books
Capstone — Thursday, November 17, 2011
Capstone announces the recipients of its 20 Libraries Win $2,000 contest. The 20 winning schools each receive a $2,000 gift certificate redeemable for Capstone books from any of its imprints, CIL Enhanced eBooks, or a subscription to PebbleGo, a preK-3 reading and research database. Read More »
Innovators Bring STEM Expertise, Enthusiasm into the Classroom
Carnegie Corporation of New York, The Opportunity Equation, and Ashoka Changemakers — Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Eight winners were announced today in Partnering for Excellence: Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education, a national competition for innovative approaches to inspiring STEM-rich learning in our classrooms by connecting students with STEM professionals. Top prizes were awarded to the National Commission for Teaching and America's Future and Purdue University College of Engineering's EPICS High. Read More »
MetLife Foundation and NASSP Honor Ten Breakthrough Schools
MetLife Foundation — Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Ten schools are being recognized for their academic successes through the 2012 MetLife Foundation-NASSP Breakthrough Schools program. The MetLife Foundation-NASSP Breakthrough Schools program awards middle level and high schools that are high achieving or dramatically improving student achievement and serve large numbers of students living in poverty. Read More »
Walton Family Foundation Invests $25 Million in KIPP
Walton Family Foundation — Tuesday, November 15, 2011
With the goal of doubling the number of students who attend KIPP public charter schools across the country, the Walton Family Foundation announced today that it is investing $25.5 million in the KIPP Foundation over the next five years. The grant will help families of 59,000 students choose high-performing KIPP schools by 2015... Read More »
PCI Education Announces Winners of 20th Anniversary Grant
PCI Education — Monday, November 14, 2011
PCI Education announces the winners of the 20th Anniversary Grant. Hosted by the online community WeAreTeachers, the grant program is designed to provide special education teachers the opportunity to earn money for their classrooms, while sharing best practices with educators across the country. Read More »
Six Flags and Discovery Education Promote Literacy
Six Flags and Discovery Education — Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation and Discovery Education announced today that Read to Succeed, an online-based educational program designed to inspire K-6 students to engage in recreational reading, will continue to award complimentary tickets to students across the country. Read to Succeed is an extension of both companies’ commitment to supporting academic achievement and improving literacy across the U.S. Read More »
Florida Students Win Global Call to Action Challenge
Pearson Foundation and PeaceJam — Monday, November 07, 2011
A team of students from the Chautauqua Learn and Serve Charter School in Panama City, Florida today were named the 2011 winners of the Global Call to Action Challenge, sponsored by the Pearson Foundation and PeaceJam. The award to the Chautauqua PeaceJam chapter recognizes their efforts to advance the rights of people with disabilities throughout the world. Read More »
Featured Speakers Announced for 2011 SIIA Ed Tech Business Forum
Software & Information Industry Association — Monday, November 07, 2011
Industry leaders from key ed tech organizations will help education technology companies transition their businesses to meet the realities of today’s market at the 11th annual Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) Ed Tech Business Forum, from Nov. 28-29 in New York. Read More »
FundingFactory Sponsors Contest for America Recycles Day
FundingFactory — Thursday, November 03, 2011
In honor of America Recycles Day, recognized annually on Nov. 15, FundingFactory® is conducting a Facebook photo contest aimed at building awareness about the importance of recycling. Read More »
More Time for Students/Teachers to "Get Their Genius On"
Conrad Foundation — Thursday, November 03, 2011
Here's a chance for high school students and teachers to consult with industry experts to solve real-world challenges! What could be more inspiring? What if you could present your innovation at NASA-Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley and possibly travel to Rio de Janeiro to participate in Rio+20? That's the motivation for high school teams participating in the 2011-2012 Spirit of Innovation Challenge. Read More »
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