Has anybody out there applied for an NEA grant? Are librarians considered "teachers" for NEA grant purposes?

I have already contacted the NEA grant contact, Jesse Graytock, to please advise but I was just wondering if any school librarians on AASLforum have applied and won.

Here is the information on the grant if you'd like to apply yourself:

"Any practicing U.S. teacher, counselor, or education support professional employed by a public school is eligible to apply for a grant from the NEA.

"The NEA Foundation Provides Grants To Improve The Academic Achievement Of Students In U.S. Public Schools In Any Subject Area(s). 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."

http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/grants-to-educators/


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