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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is sponsoring a number of grants designed to support the improvement of mathematics teaching and learning such as School In-Service Training Grants, Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics, Improving Students’ Understanding of Geometry, and etc. Application Deadline: November 14, 2008 (Updated 5/27/08)
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The Character Education Partnership (CEP) is accepting applications for the 2009 National Schools of Character Awards. Ten public and private schools and districts (K-12) will be awarded up to $20,000 each for their outstanding work in character education. Applicants must have comprehensive, exemplary character education programs that exemplify CEP’s Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education and serve as models for others. Deadline: December 8, 2008 (Posted 7/16/08)
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The NEA Foundation funds hundreds of grants each year -- up to $5,000 per project -- to public educators. All practicing U.S. public school teachers in grades K-12, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff at public colleges and universities are encouraged to apply. The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals incorporating honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encourages. Application deadlines: June 1, October 15, or February 1. (Updated 1/24/08)
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