Grants
Following are application deadlines for grants and fellowships available to individuals and schools. Asterisks (*) denote new entries.
February 20 NASA
The National Science Teachers Association seeks applications from K-12
educators of science, mathematics, technology, or geography to
participate in a two-week workshop at one of NASA's centers. Twelve
participants observe state- of-the-art research and development, create
interdisciplinary and team-teaching strategies, share teaching
experiences and ideas with other participants, and learn new ways to
implement national standards. NASA provides travel, housing, and meals
for participants; graduate credit is also available. Teachers must be
U.S. citizens, certified to teach in either a public or private school,
and have at least three years of teaching experience. Contact: NSTA,
1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201-3000; (703) 312-9391; www.nsta.org/programs or education.nasa.gov/new.
February 25 DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS
The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship program offers
teachers staff positions at various federal agencies or congressional
offices in Washington, D.C.-including the Department of Education, the
National Science Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health-for
up to one year. Einstein fellows receive a monthly stipend of $4,500 as
well as travel and moving expenses. Applicants are judged on excellence
in math, science, and technology; innovation; professional growth and
leadership; communication skills; and knowledge of national, state, and
local policies that affect education. Eligible teachers must be U.S.
citizens, have a minimum of five years' teaching experience, and be
currently employed as full-time public or private school teachers of
science, mathematics, or technology. Applicants must be recommended by
a current school administrator and two others. Contact: Peter Faletra,
(202) 586-6549; e-mail [email protected];
www.scied.science.doe.gov.
March 1 AMERICAN HISTORY
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation awards fellowships for
graduate study of the U.S. Constitution. Outstanding high school
teachers of American history, American government, and social studies
are eligible, as are college seniors and graduate students planning
teaching careers in those subjects. The foundation selects one fellow
from each state to receive up to $24,000 to help pay for graduate study
leading to a master's degree in history, political science, or
education. Both full- and part-time fellowships are available. Contact:
James Madison Fellowship Program, P.O. Box 4030, 2201 N. Dodge St.,
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030; (800) 525-6928; www.jamesmadison.com.
*March 1 EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
The Foundation for Exceptional Children offers a small grant to
encourage innovative programs for gifted students or students with
disabilities. Proposals for the $500 award must be for
education-related projects designed to provide services to children
with disabilities and/or gifted children, parents of disabled children,
or unemployed disabled youths. Contact: Mini-Grant Committee,
Foundation for Exceptional Children, 1110 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA
22201; www.cec.sped.org.
March 1 FIELD RESEARCH
The Earthwatch Teacher Fellowship offers educators opportunities to
participate in two-week expeditions throughout the world during the
summer. The program is sponsored by more than 40 corporations and
administered by Earthwatch, a nonprofit group supporting scientific
field research worldwide. Volunteers work side by side with expedition
researchers and live in the field. Research is multidisciplinary, from
archeology to marine biology, so all full-time K-12 teachers are
eligible. Counselors and administrators may also apply. Fellows are
eligible for funding to cover part or all of the expenses. Contact:
Phoebe Congalton, Education Awards Manager, Earthwatch Institute, Clock
Tower Pl., P.O. Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754-0075; (800) 776-0188, ext.
118; e-mail [email protected];
www.earthwatch.org.
*March 15 CURRICULUM
Curriculum Associates, a publisher of educational materials, announces
several grants for outstanding K-8 teachers. Grants are awarded for
proposals that effectively make use of teaching tools such as
technology and print. Three educators each receive $1,000 plus a $500
gift certificate for Curriculum Associates materials. Contact: Grant
Program Committee Chair, Curriculum Associates Inc., 153 Rangeway Rd.,
P.O. Box 2001, North Billerica, MA 01862- 0901; (800) 225-0248;
www.curriculumassociates.com.
*March 15 GEOGRAPHY
The National Geographic Society Education Foundation offers
approximately 30 grants of up to $1,250 each to support innovative
geography education. Applicants must have graduated from summer
geography institutes held by the National Geographic Society or a state
geographic alliance. Grants are awarded based on whether proposed
projects support the implementation of the national and state geography
standards, involve teachers and students in hands-on work and field
experiences, stimulate community awareness and participation, and
encourage teachers' professional development. For more information,
contact: Christopher Shearer, Program Officer, National Geographic
Society Education Foundation, 1145 17th St. N.W., Washington, DC
20036-4688; (202) 857-7000; www.nationalgeographic.com/f
oundation.
*March 15 INNOVATION
The National Foundation for the Improvement of Education, an extension
of the National Education Association, announces its Innovation Grant
program to promote educational endeavors leading to student achievement
of high standards. The foundation annually awards up to 200 grants of
$2,000 each to teams of two or more educators. Preference is given to
applicants who serve economically disadvantaged and/or underserved
students, as well as to members of the NEA. Grants may be used for
resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, and
professional fees. For more information, contact: National Foundation
for the Improvement of Education, 1201 16th St. N.W., Washington, DC
20036-3207; (202) 822-7840; e-mail [email protected]; www.nfie.org.
*March 16 CABLE TELEVISION
C-SPAN, the cable-television network that covers Congress, seeks
applicants for its Middle and High School Teacher Fellowship Program.
The selected fellow works at C-SPAN in Washington, D.C., for four weeks
in the summer to develop high school print, video, and online materials
for the network. The fellow receives a $5,500 stipend, $500 in coupons
for C-SPAN materials, and $500 for round-trip airfare and travel
expenses. For more information, contact: C-SPAN Middle and High School
Teacher Fellowship Program, C-SPAN, Education Relations, 400 North
Capitol St. N.W., Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001; (800) 523-7586;
www.c-span.org/classroom.
*March 21 GEOGRAPHY
The National Council for the Social Studies and the George F. Cram
Company Inc. offer the Grant for the Enhancement of Geographic
Literacy. Individuals as well as groups working in school districts,
public institutions, or universities may submit a proposal for a
program aimed at integrating the study of geography into social studies
curricula. The winning individual or team receives $2,500, a
commemorative gift, and national recognition. For more information,
contact: Grant for the Enhancement of Geographic Literacy, National
Council for the Social Studies, 3501 Newark St. N.W., Washington, DC
20016; (202) 966-7840; e- mail [email protected]; www.ncss.org/awards/home.html.
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