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> Volume 13, Issue 8
> November 2014
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> In This Issue:
> Association News
> Member Spotlight
> Education News
> Resources for School Librarians
> Partnership and Collaborator News
> Grants & Awards
> Association News
> Deadline for Concurrent Sessions for AASL’s National Conference Friday, November 7
> The deadline to submit proposals for concurrent sessions for AASL’s 17th National Conference & Exhibition is this Friday, November 7. Proposals should include up to three learning objectives and should address how the session supports the AASL strategic plan, the AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner, and/or Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs. Additionally, concurrent session proposals should focus on one of the content strands, including Common Core State Standards; leadership; literacy and reading; program administration; teaching and learning; or authors. AASL’s 17th National Conference & Exhibition will be held Nov. 5-8, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. Concurrent sessions will be held Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7.
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> Learn How to Expand Student Learning with Screencasts in AASL Webinar
> A new webinar from AASL will help school librarians expand their 24/7 learning capabilities by providing a tutorial of free screencast software. Presented by Brenda Stephens, “Screencast Innovations for the 21st Century Learner and Educator” will take place at 6 p.m. Central on Thursday, Nov. 6. For more information and to register, visit ecollab.aasl.org.
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> AASL President Terri Grief to Present in United Arab Emirates
> Terri Grief, AASL President, will discuss the school library program’s impact on student learning at the inaugural Sharjah International Book Fair/American Library Association (ALA) Conference. Taking place Nov. 11-13, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, the joint conference is part of ALA’s global mission to help build stronger libraries worldwide. During her presentation, Grief will discuss how school librarians and school libraries can, and are, transforming into vital and respected partners in their school and community. Grief will also share information on AASL initiatives, opportunities, and resources that can benefit school libraries in the Middle East.
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> Webinar Helps School Librarians Evaluate School Library Collections.
> A new webinar from AASL will help school librarians in this increasingly digital age to evaluate and demonstrate the value of their school library’s collection. Presented by Sue Kimmel, “Counting on What We Have: Evaluating School Library Collections” will take place at 6 p.m. Central on Thursday, Nov. 13. For more information and to register, visit ecollab.aasl.org.
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> Dollar General Renews Support of School Libraries Impacted by Natural Disaster
> The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has renewed its commitment to AASL and school libraries across the country by dedicating an additional $258,000 in grants to AASL’s Beyond Words: The Dollar General School Library Relief Fund. This donation brings the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s support of rebuilding school libraries impacted by disaster to a total of $1.8 million. K-12 public schools that have been impacted by a natural disaster in the past 36 months or have absorbed displaced students (more than 10% enrollment) can apply for a $10,000-$20,000 grant.
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> Join in AASL's Share the Wealth Campaign
> AASL members have the opportunity to “Share the Wealth” with your colleagues--and win prizes! Extend AASL’s reach, recognition, and resources by communicating with your friends, colleagues, and state association about the benefits offered through AASL membership. For each member you recruit, your name will be entered into:
> A monthly drawing for a complimentary year of AASL membership (a $50 value)
> A grand prize drawing for a complimentary AASL 17th National Conference & Exhibition registration, airfare to Columbus, Ohio, and a three-night hotel stay (a $1500 value)
> Multiple referrals will be accepted and increase your chances to win! For complete program rules, tips, and recruitment tools, visit www.ala.org/aasl/join/STW. Share the wealth today!
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> Senior/Capstone Webinar Now Available on eCOLLAB
> AASL's webinar "Senior/Capstone Project: The Role of the School Librarian" is now available on ecollab.aasl.org.  Presented by a panel of high school educators, the webinar demonstrates the school librarian’s integral role in Senior/Capstone Projects, research-oriented courses driven by student interest rather than curricular mandates. The webinar was based on the work of the AASL Senior/Capstone Task force's executive summary.
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> Two New SLR Articles Explore School Librarian Instructional Partner Role and School Library Impact on Students
> Two new research articles are now available in AASL’s peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research. The research team of Judi Moreillon, Sue Kimmel, and Karen Gavigan examine the extent to which school librarian preparation programs prepare pre-service school librarians for the role of instructional partner in “Educating Pre-Service School Librarians for the Instructional Partner Role: An Exploration into University Curricula.” In her article, “U.S. Students, Poverty, and School Libraries: What Results of the 2009 Programme for International Student Assessment Tell Us,” Denice Adkins examines the results of the assessment to gauge the effects of school libraries on students’ test performance, with specific focus on the average of students’ family wealth in a school. Articles can be found on the AASL website at www.ala.org/aasl/slr.
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> AASL Thanks Fall Forum Sponsors
> AASL would like to thank Capstone and Follett for their generous support of its 2014 Fall Forum. Representatives of both companies joined school librarians during School Librarians in the Anytime Anywhere Learning Landscape Oct. 17-18 in St. Louis and at eight satellite sites across the United States.
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> Member Spotlight
> Deborah Giaconia Wins a Year of Free AASL Membership
> By sharing the wealth of AASL membership with a colleague, Deborah Giaconia won a free year of AASL membership. Giaconia’s name was drawn as the October winner of AASL's new Share the Wealth Campaign. Giaconia referred colleague Diana Frese Marchese to AASL. “I would strongly recommend that anyone who is new to the field of school librarianship become a member of AASL,” said Giaconia. “It is one of the most valuable resources available to the school library media specialist for current information and trends in teaching and learning in the school setting. The wealth of information available through contact and collaboration with colleagues in our field make it possible to comprehend and apply new educational guidelines. I found the information provided by AASL absolutely essential to implementation of Common Core State Standards in my library program. I am now retired, and AASL membership is the best way to remain current in the field of teaching and learning in the library setting.” Giaconia will be entered into the grand prize drawing for a complimentary AASL 17th National Conference & Exhibition registration, airfare to Columbus, Ohio, and a three-night hotel stay.
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> Carolyn S. Brodie Receives 2014 Presidential Award from OELMA
> Carolyn S. Brodie, PhD, retired professor at the Kent State University School of Library and Information Science, received the 2014 Presidential Award from the Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA) on October 24 at the OELMA conference. OELMA President Susan D. Yutzey, PhD, writes, “Professor Brodie’s dedication to school libraries and librarians is evident in so many ways. From the standing-room-only OELMA sessions entitled ‘Yet Another 100! Top Ten Great Websites’ to fostering successful collaboration among K-12 teachers and library media specialists at the local, regional and national level through The Institute for Library and Information Literacy Education (ILILE) to creating the Reinberger Children’s Library Center at Kent State with state-of-the-art classroom and videoconferencing capability to obtaining the Marantz Picturebook Collection that includes more than 28,000 donated picture books.” The Presidential Award honors individuals in the library field for their service to school libraries.
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> Mega Subramaniam Authors Article on the Importance of School Librarians
> Mega Subramaniam, assistant professor at the College of Information Studies, associate director for the Information Policy and Access Center at the University of Maryland, and co-editor for AASL’s School Library Research journal, authored an article published on the Center for Education Research and Practice website. The article outlines why school librarians are needed more than ever in the information age. “In this era of connected learning (Ito et al, 2013), information sources can be used in a variety of settings to promote learning experiences that are interest-driven, peer-supported, academically oriented, and connected to the in-school and out-of-school experiences of young people. Librarians, with their specialised skills and training, have a vital role to play in this.”
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> Connie Williams Appointed to California Library Services Board
> Connie Williams, teacher librarian at Petaluma High School in Petaluma, CA, was appointed to the California Library Services Board. Connie is co-chair of the American Library Association Government Information for Children Committee and a member of the American Library Association Office for Information Technology Policy Advisory Committee, the National Council for the Social Studies, the California Council for the Social Studies, and the California School Library Association, where she was president from 2005 to 2006. She was also the chair of the American Association of School Librarians Legislation Committee from 2011 to 2012.
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> Eaglecrest High School Celebrates National School Library of the Year Recognition
> In a ceremony attended by district administrators, school staff and students, Eaglecrest High School in Centennial, Colo., celebrated its recognition as the 2014 AASL National School Library Program of the Year. Sponsored by the Follett, the NSLPY annually recognizes a school library program that meets the needs of the changing school and library environment and is fully integrated into the school's curriculum. Principal Gwen Hansen-Vigil opened the ceremony, sharing her pride in Eaglecrest’s accomplishment. She then turned the podium to library coordinator Kristin McKeown, who along with school librarian Hollie Hawkins, facilitated the application process. McKeown thanked AASL and Follett and introduced AASL Executive Director Sylvia Knight Norton.
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> Michigan State Board of Education Passes Resolution Supporting School Libraries
> Last month the Michigan State Board of Education passed a resolution in support of school libraries. The resolution states that strong school libraries staffed by certified school librarians are critical to student success. Currently, Michigan ranks 46th nationally in ratio of students per school librarian. In addition, Michigan is one of only six states that has suffered a loss in reading achievement between 2003 and 2013 based on 4th grade National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) scores. Thus, it is critical that Michigan increases support for libraries staffed by certified school librarians in our schools.
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> Ensuring Assessments Are Used Responsibly
> The Council of Chief State School Officers and the Council of the Great City Schools jointly released “Commitments on High-Quality Assessments,” a series of established principles to guide state and school district leaders in making sure every assessment administered is high-quality, coherent, and meaningful to students, parents, and teachers. Specifically, the Chiefs will increase transparency by publishing an easily accessible list of all state assessments; evaluate the quality and coherence of state assessment systems; work with stakeholders to eliminate redundant assessments; and partner with districts to review their benchmark and formative assessments.
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> New Accountability Framework Calls for Shift in Public Education
> A coalition that includes the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association has released a new framework for education accountability. The New Accountability framework calls for changes to teacher evaluation, school-resource equity and standardized testing, including a shift from a "test-and-punish" model to a "support-and-improve" model
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> Survey Finds Common Core State Standards Implementation Going Well
> In a survey underwritten by Scholastic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 79 percent of teachers say they feel "very" or "somewhat" prepared to teach under the new Common Core State Standards, up from 71 percent last year. Sixty-eight percent say implementation is "going well" in their schools, compared to 62 percent last year. However, 81 percent of teachers say the CCSS is "challenging" to implement, up from 73 percent. Fewer than half of teachers say the CCSS will be "positive" for most students, but among the small group of teachers who have taught for more than a year under the standards, the vast majority are enthusiastic.
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> Students Can Learn from Teachers When It Comes to Technology
> A study from the New York Institute of Technology finds that the concept of digital natives may be misleading and that the disconnect between students’ inside–outside school technology experiences may be the result of the lack of sufficient teacher training concerning technology integration strategies. Teachers noted five barriers to explain the gap between their ideal technology integration and their actual classroom practices: lack of access to technology, lack of time, lack of technology skills and knowledge, lack of integration strategies, and lack of support and resources due to school policy. The findings also suggested that students’ use of technology inside of school has not changed in comparison with past decades, even though Internet connections in school have become more and more pervasive.
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> Report Offers Alternatives to Standardized Testing
> Schools should focus more on ongoing, "formative" assessments, rather than annual standardized testing, according to a recent report from the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education and the National Center for Innovation in Education. The report also supports more flexibility for states to design accountability systems and more effective funding strategies.
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> White Paper Examines High School Student Preparation for College
> A white paper from the New York City Department of Education and City Universities of New York examines how prepared high school students are when they venture off to college. The white paper presents the progression and the processes of the New York Collaborative Curriculum Revision Project (CCRP), a collaborative of high school teachers, college faculty, and librarians, formed to build upon the new Common Core State Standards designed to help students develop and become more adept at reading critically, conducting rigorous research, and being better prepared for postsecondary success.
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> More Students Have WiFi Access at Home Than at School
> More students have wireless access to the Internet at home than they do at school, according to a recent survey conducted on behalf of Pearson. The survey of 2,252 K-12 students found that 62% of students have Wi-Fi at school. In addition, most students want to use mobile devices in the classroom more often than they do now.
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> Report Outlines Recommendations for Improved E-Content Usage in Libraries
> A group of professionals from libraries, content providers and OCLC have published Success Strategies for Electronic Content Discovery and Access, a white paper that identifies data quality issues in the content supply chain and offers practical recommendations for improved usage, discovery and access of e-content in libraries. The E-Data Quality Working Group identified data quality issues in libraries’ electronic content, which directly affect users’ ability to find and use library resources. The library’s discovery and access systems play an important role in helping users sift through and access the large amount of electronically published content. But users face a major barrier to discovery and access to these resources if the bibliographic metadata and holdings data are not of sufficient quality.
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> Infographic Details World Language Study and Expertise
> An infographic from Middlebury Interactive compares U.S. with Europe in bilingualism and finds that Europeans outpace Americans when it comes to bilingualism and multiple languages. It also details the languages most studied in the U.S. for high school and college students. The graphic notes that while 69 percent of U.S. students are studying Spanish, less than 1 percent are studying Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Urdu. Among college students, Spanish was again the most prevalent language being studied (52 percent), while there were no reports of students studying Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Urdu. It notes that students who studied a language for four or more years in high school score higher SAT scores.
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> How School Income Shapes College Enrollment
> School income is a key factor in determining whether students enroll in college after graduation, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse. An analysis of college-enrollment numbers among high-school students from public, private and charter schools revealed that wealthier schools have higher college-enrollment rates.
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> States Tying Graduation to Common Core Scores
> Three states--Maryland, New Jersey and Washington--are taking steps to link student scores on tests aligned with the Common Core State Standards to graduation requirements. Some critics question whether these states are moving too quickly, but supporters say it's the next step in adoption of the standards.
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> Standing Desks May Help Engage Students in Lessons
> A recent study of Texas students who used standing desks found that such students were more attentive and engaged in the classroom. The study by Mark Benden, associate professor at Texas A&M Health Science Center, found that students who were in activity-permissive learning environments were more engaged than students in traditional seated environments.
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> Resources for School Librarians
> Changing Role of School Libraries Highlighted in New Video
> The changing role of school libraries and librarians is highlighted in this video (4:42) by Capstone Publishers, which features AASL Executive Director Sylvia Knight Norton, Houston elementary school librarians Karyn Lewis and Karen Harrell, Harlingen (Tex.) Superintendent of Schools and AASL's 2014 Distinguished School Administrator Arturo J. Cavazos, Innovative Media Resource Systems Director JoAnn Conlon, and Meadow Wood Elementary School Principal Pamela Redd.
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> What Students Need to Know about Digital Citizenship
> In this blog post Vicki Davis outlines nine proactive tips -- plus some clever lesson ideas -- to help students feel safe and engaged online. "I want my students to know the "9 Key Ps" of digital citizenship. I teach them about these aspects and how to use them," she writes. The 9 Ps include passwords, privacy, personal information, photographs, and professionalism.
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> Fifth-Grade Teacher Shares Tips for Blended Learning
> Fifth-grade teacher Valyncia Hawkins uses a blended-learning model that combines technology and small-group instruction to personalize learning for students at a Washington, D.C., elementary school. This article describes the 20-year teaching veteran's switch to the teaching model and how she incorporates it daily into her class.
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> Tips to Ensure Successful Tablet Rollouts
> After hearing of failed tablet rollouts in some districts, fourth-grade teacher Amanda Jelen said her school managed to find an approach that works. In this commentary, Jelen writes that a successful tablet program will support differentiated learning, allow teachers to easily maintain control of the devices, have appropriate wireless technology and include a focus on training.
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> How Teachers Can Make Connections outside of Social Media
> Being a connected educator goes beyond sharing articles and comments on Twitter, educational technology director Andrew Marcinek writes in this blog post. Instead, he suggests activities that connect classrooms to the larger community, such as a class website, and sharing ideas with peers in person at functions such as Edcamps.
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> How to Empower Students with Digital Use Policies
> Schools and districts should implement digital-use guidelines or policies that empower students and "place a positive connotation around technology use," Andrew Marcinek, director of technology at Grafton Public Schools, writes in this blog post. Marcinek also suggests schools teach students about "digital health and wellness," and help educators and parents keep up with the latest social media tools and applications.
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> A Reading Strategy to Compel, Move Students with Text
> Rather than viewing information in textbooks as "evidence," Mia Hood, an assistant professor of practice at the Relay Graduate School of Education in New York City, suggests a strategy that will enable students to better connect with the information. "Let's teach them to read for real and relevant purposes and also to return to the text to search for evidence when they must," she writes. "Let's teach them not only to use text as evidence to support claims, but also to let the text move, teach, frustrate, confuse, and compel them."
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> 7 Principles for Co-teacher Collaboration
> Co-teachers need a common vocabulary and mindset for collaborating to create a dynamic learning environment for their students, instructional coach Elizabeth Stein writes in this blog post. Stein offers seven core principles of developing partnerships adapted from Jim Knight's book, "Instructional Coaching: A Partnership Approach to Improving Instruction," along with suggestions for achieving them.
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> How to Use 3-D Technology to Enhance Classroom Lessons
> Three-dimensional technology is becoming more commonplace in K-12 classrooms, bringing with it the ability to enhance lessons in any number of core subjects. This article details seven hands-on projects that incorporate 3D printing, including one in which students build models of characters and scenes they read about in books.
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> How Book Choice and Blogs Flipped a Classroom
> Advanced Placement English teacher Brian Sztabnik describes how he flipped his classroom by allowing students to have more freedom about what they read and time to read in class. In this blog post, Sztabnik writes that book choice and blogs was a revolution for his class and "created a contagious atmosphere of passionate readers."
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> Partnership and Collaborator News
> CoSN Releases Guidance for Managing Constrained IT Budgets
> The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) released a new resource, The “SmartIT Leadership Guide,” that helps district chief technology officers (CTOs) and school leaders address constrained IT budgets by providing practical, strategic information and tools. The guide was developed and provided as part of CoSN’s Smart IT: Strategic Technology Planning & Management initiative.
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> Grants & Awards
> IRA Regie Routman Teacher Recognition Grant
> The International Reading Association Routman Teacher Recognition Grant is seeking nominations for elementary school teachers who have inspired students in reading and writing. To be eligible, the nominee or applicant's school must be at least 60 percent free or reduced lunch; educators must also teach students in grades K-6. Prize: One $2,500 award is available for the winner. Deadline: November 15, 2014
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> Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program
> The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program provides a unique opportunity for accomplished K-12 educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to spend 11 months working in a federal agency or U.S. Congressional office. Maximum award: 11-month fellowship. Eligibility: U.S. citizens with a minimum of five years full-time classroom teaching experience who have been teaching full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school for at least five of the last seven years in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline and are currently employed full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school or district in the U.S. Deadline: November 20, 2014.
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> Student Video Storytelling Contest from Take2
> This contest sponsored by Take2 and WeVideo Education Channel encourages students to learn more about the refugee situation in Sudan. From Take2: “What if you lived in a Sudanese refugee camp? How would your life then be? Tell the story of how you lost everything, how life in the refugee camp is and your dreams for the future.” To get started, take a look at the rules, links to provided footage, and information about the Sudanese refugee situation. Prize: Winners receive GoPro cameras. Deadline: Nov. 24, 2014.
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> Verizon Innovative App Challenge
> Verizon's Innovative App Challenge encourages teams of 5-7 students, led by an adviser, to develop a concept for an app that addresses a need in their school or community. Submissions are judged by their need, usefulness, and the audience they will reach. To apply, student teams submit a concept overview and summary, along with a 3-5 minute video essay. Prize: Regional and state winners receive funding and online technical support from MIT experts to help build their app. Deadline: Nov. 24, 2014.
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> AAPT Barbara Lotze Scholarship
> The American Association of Physics Teachers Barbara Lotze Scholarships offer funds for future high school physics teachers. Maximum award: $2,000. Eligibility: U.S. citizens attending U.S. schools as undergraduates enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula, and U.S. high school seniors entering such programs. Deadline: December 1, 2014.
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> NGA Youth Garden Grants
> National Gardening Association Youth Garden Grants support schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. Priority will be given to programs that emphasize educational focus or curricular/program integration; nutrition or plant-to-food connections; environmental awareness/education; entrepreneurship; and social aspects of gardening such as leadership development, team building, community support, or service-learning. Maximum award: a $500 gift card to the Gardening with Kids catalog, seeds and plants from Bonnie Plants, an Ames tool package, and educational materials from NGA. Eligibility: schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and intergenerational groups throughout the United States. Deadline: December 5, 2014.
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> eCYBERMISSION STEM Competition
> eCYBERMISSION challenges educators and students to explore how STEM works in their world. A team of sixth through ninth-grader will propose a solution to a real problem in your community and compete for state, regional, and national Awards. Register by: December 17, 2014.
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> Walmart Foundation Community Grant Program
> The Walmart Foundation is accepting applications through its Community Grant Program. Through the program, grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to local nonprofit organizations within the service area of individual Walmart stores in support of initiatives in the areas of hunger relief and healthy eating, sustainability, women's economic empowerment, and/or career opportunities. Deadline for applications: December 31, 2014.
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> Learning and Leadership Grants from The NEA Foundation
> The NEA Foundation's Learning and Leadership grants program is designed to fund professional development experiences or collegial study for public educators in the U.S. Examples of professional development programs include summer learning institutes and field research projects. Grants for collegial study enable educators to pursue higher education programs like "study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences." Prize: Grants are available from $2,000 to $5,000 for both programs. Deadline: February 1; June 1.
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> Grants to Increase Access to Healthy Foods from the No Kid Hungry Foundation 
> Providing students access to healthy and nutritious meals is the focus of No Kid Hungry Foundation grants. Currently, the foundation supports projects that increase access to summer meal programs, school breakfast and after-school snacks and meals. Plus, advocacy efforts, including anti-hunger issues and needs and educating families about SNAP and the Women, Infants, and Children programs. Interested schools can submit letters of inquiry year-round. Prize: Average grants range from $5,000 to $10,000. Deadline: Rolling.
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> Adobe Software Grants
> Educators at Title 1 schools are encouraged to apply for software and teacher development grants from Adobe. The program is designed to increase access to Adobe creative tools through the White House’s ConnectED initiative. In addition to software, educators also receive access to on-demand professional development, including webinars, workshops and collaborative courses to learn more about utilizing Adobe creative programs in the classroom. Prize: Schools receive access to a variety of Adobe tools, including Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premiere Elements. Educators also receive access to online PD courses. Deadline: Rolling.
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> Classroom Newspaper Subscription Grants from USA TODAY
> On a rolling basis, the USA TODAY Charitable Foundation awards teachers digital and print subscriptions to USA TODAY. Currently, the foundation is awarding digital subscriptions to teachers on a first-come, first-served basis; print subscriptions are unavailable at the moment. Teachers must submit a short online application to be considered. Prize: Classroom subscriptions to the e-edition of USA TODAY. Deadline: Rolling.
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