Deadlines

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Feb. 1--Technology grants: Proposals are due for the interactive-education grant program, sponsored by the America Online Foundation. The grant provides teams of educators seed money to develop and implement innovative, hands-on projects that improve student performance through the integration of interactive technology into the learning environment. Teams may include K-12 teachers, administrators, parents, and community leaders. Grants of up to $7,500 are available. Contact: AOL Foundation, 22000 AOL Way, Dulles, VA 20166; (703) 265-1342; Web site: www.AOLFoundation.org .

Jan. 29--Earth science: Submissions are due for the "Look Up! Challenge Sky" contest, sponsored by the Weather Channel and the Polaroid Education Program. Students in grades K-6 should submit artwork, photographs, or poetry inspired by observing the sky. Entries will be judged on creativity, originality, and the effectiveness of the sky message. Winning entries will be displayed in the Weather Channel's 1999 Classroom Calendar. First-place winners will receive Polaroid cameras and film. Contact: PEP; Web site: http://www.polaroid.com/funfamily/edu/index.html/edu; or WC; (800) 471-5544; Web site: www.weather.com/education .