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> Volume 14, Issue 1
> April 2015
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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
> Julianne Moore Speaks for School Libraries in New PSA
> A new PSA featuring Academy Award® winning actress and bestselling author Julianne Moore is now available from AASL as part of the 30th anniversary of School Library Month. In the PSA, Moore speaks to how school librarians empower students to succeed in school and beyond. The PSA and instructions on how to embed the video on school library websites can be viewed at www.ala.org/aasl/slm/2015/psa.
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> Travel Grants Available for First-Time AASL National Conference Attendees
> AASL is offering 30 grants for travel to its 17th National Conference & Exhibition. The conference, themed “Experience Education Evolution,” will be held Nov. 5-8, in Columbus, Ohio. The $750 grants for first-time attendees of the conference are sponsored by Bound To Stay Bound Books. Those interested in applying can access the application at national.aasl.org/btsb. The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. Central time on Fri., April 17, 2015. Late applications will not be considered.
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> Bound to Stay Bound Books Continues Support of School Library Advocacy
> Bound to Stay Bound Books (BTSB) continues its support of school libraries and AASL through its sponsorship of school library advocacy packs containing tools to spread the word about the many ways school librarians are transforming teaching and learning. The advocacy pack includes 25 copies of a limited print edition of the digital supplement AASL produced in collaboration with American Libraries, “School Libraries Transform Learning.” The pack also contains assorted brochures from the “School Library Programs Improve Student Learning” advocacy series, another AASL advocacy tool generously sponsored by BTSB.
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> AASL Names Members of Standards and Guidelines Editorial Board
> AASL has named the members of its new editorial board to evaluate and revise the association’s learning standards and program guidelines. The editorial board will build on a strong history of publications by AASL to transform teaching and learning through school library programs. Chair Marcia Mardis will be joined by members Susan Ballard, Elizabeth Burns, Kathryn Lewis, Kathy Mansfield, Deborah Rinio, and Kathleen Roberts.
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> Voting Open for AASL and ALA Elections
> Voting in the 2015 ALA elections is now open. Between March 24 and March 26, ALA sent emails to voters, providing them with their unique passcodes and information about how to vote online. Voters will receive email reminders throughout the election period. Voting may be completed in one sitting, or an individual may “park” a ballot and return at a later date. The polls will close at 11:59 p.m. Central time on Friday, May 1.
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> ALA Nominating Committee Seeking Nominees for 2016 Ballot
> The ALA Nominating Committee for the 2016 ALA election is soliciting nominees to run on the 2016 spring ballot for the offices of ALA President-elect, Treasurer, and Councilor-at-large. The Nominating Committee will select two candidates to run for President-elect, two candidates to run for Treasurer, and no fewer than 50 candidates for the 33 at-large Council seats to be filled in the 2016 spring election. Members who wish to make nominations should submit the following information: nominee name; present position; institution; address; telephone; fax; and e-mail address. Self-nominations are encouraged. All potential nominees must complete the Potential Candidate Biographical Form available at https://www.directvote.net/alanomination/2016users.html. Nominations and forms must be received no later than June 12, 2015.
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> Member Spotlight
> AASL Members Named Movers and Shakers
> Three AASL members were named 2015 Movers and Shakers by School Library Journal. Melissa Jacobs, Coordinator Office of Library Services, New York City Department of Education was named a Change Agent; Brian Mayer, Gaming and Library Technologies Specialist at Genesee Valley School Library System, Le Roy, NY, was named an Innovator; and Michelle Luhtala, High School Library Department Chair, New Canaan Public Schools, CT, was named an Advocate. Chosen from more than 300 nominations, the Movers see the future and bring it to life. And they are committed to the mission of the library as an engine of democracy.
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> Andy Plemmons and Mark Ray Named NSBA’s “20 to Watch"
> Andy Plemmons, school library media specialist at David C. Barrow Elementary School in Georgia, and Mark Ray, director of instructional technology at Vancouver Public Schools in Washington, were included in the National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) Technology Leadership Network’s “20 to Watch” honorees for 2014-15. According to NSBA, “The collaborative and interdisciplinary approach by Andy Plemmons has revolutionized how the media center is used and offers elementary students experiences like walking field trips with Google Earth, Skype collaborations with writers and artists, and the experience of being beta testers for Wandoo Planet.” Mark Ray “recognized the natural intersection between libraries and technology and advocated for the inclusion of strong digital citizenship efforts into his district’s strategic plan.”
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> Lesley Farmer Receives 2015 LIRT Librarian Recognition Award
> The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) of the American Library Association has chosen Dr. Lesley S. J. Farmer, professor of library media at California State University Long Beach, as the 2015 recipient of the LIRT Librarian Recognition Award.  The Librarian Recognition Award was created to recognize an individual’s contribution to the development, advancement and support of information literacy and instruction. Farmer was chosen as the 2015 winner based on her contributions at the international, national, state and local levels in support of information literacy and instruction.
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> Ida Mae Craddock's School Library Wins NSBA 2015 Magna Award
> Ida Mae Craddock's learning commons at Monticello High School has received the National School Board Association's (NSBA) 2015 Magna Award. The award is given annually to school division programs that “take bold and innovative steps to improve the lives of their students and their communities.” The multipurpose center at Monticello High School includes a vast array of interactive stations to more fully engage students with their learning. “It is not unusual to see students lining up to use the Learning Commons before the school day even begins," noted Dr. Jesse Turner, Monticello High School's principal. "Both of our media specialists, Joan Ackroyd and Ida Mae Craddock, have been extraordinary leaders in enhancing the value of our resources for 21st century learning.”
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> Education News
> Education Business and Associations Want School Library Funding Increased
> A coalition of more than 20 education businesses, associations and media groups are calling on Congress to support dedicated school library funding in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The coalition, which includes Scholastic Inc., EBSCO Information Services, Inc., and the Association of American Publishers, is asking Congress to expand federal investment in school libraries. Specifically, the coalition wants the Strengthening Kids' Interest in Learning and Libraries Act, which was introduced in January by Sens. Thad Cochran, R-Miss. and Jack Reed, D-R.I., to be folded into ESEA reauthorization.
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> House Proposes to Eliminate IMLS and Library Funding
> The budget resolution released last month by the US House Budget Committee proposes to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the agency that administers federal funding support for more than 123,000 libraries in virtually every community in the nation. American Library Association President Courtney Young on March 25 released a statement in response, saying: “Through grant-making and federal funding, IMLS aids libraries in supporting lifelong learning and equitable access for all."
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> The Top Performing Digital Schools in the U.S.
> School districts in Virginia, Alabama and Maine ranked at the top of a survey by the National School Boards Association and the Center for Digital Education. The 10th annual Digital School Districts Survey rated districts—in categories based on enrollment—for making extraordinary use of technology, including one-to-one laptop initiatives, flipped instruction and science, technology, engineering and math curricula
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> Educators Call PARCC Exams Better, but Not Pefect
> A recent survey found that 79% of teachers said exams by the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers that are aligned with the Common Core State Standards are an improvement over previous tests. However, many of the more than 1,000 teachers surveyed suggested ways to improve some questions, including addressing English questions that required students to have background knowledge.
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> Graduation Rates for Minorities Improving
> Recently released data shows some positive signs in ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed, no matter their zip code. Between 2010-11 and 2012-13, the graduation rates for American Indian, black, and Hispanic students increased by nearly four percentage points over two years, outpacing the growth for all students. This also shows that the gap between minority and white students is closing.
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> Obama Administration Announces Let Girls Learn Initiative
> The Obama administration has announced that it is expanding its efforts to help adolescent girls around the globe attend and complete school. The Let Girls Learn initiative will build on existing girls’ empowerment programs run by USAID, the U.S. State Department, the Peace Corps, and Millennium Challenge Corp.; leverage partnerships with public- and private-sector partners; and challenge other governments to commit resources to help adolescent girls complete their education.
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> Study Reveals Gender Gaps in Reading and Math
> Student attitude, behavior and confidence may contribute to gender gaps among 15-year-olds in reading and math, according to a recent analysis by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Data show boys, on average, performed lower academically than girls. However, the gender gap in reading narrowed among students ages 16 to 29.
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> The Promise of Technology and Digital Media
> Digital technology in the classroom, when properly integrated, is helping American school children stay competitive globally, and on track to compete successfully in the 21st century workforce, according to a study released by the Center for Promise. The paper, titled “Wired to Learn: K-12 Students in the Digital Classroom,” explores digital learning as a promising strategy for improving students’ educational experiences and highlights the efforts of five school districts across the country focused on reshaping the traditional learning environment.
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> States’ Opt-out Policies for Tests Evolving
> Policies and consequences for opting out of standardized tests are inconsistent across states, according to a recent study by the Education Commission of the States. "This is such a new issue, you could easily see how all of these policies are constantly evolving," ECS researcher and study co-author Julie Rowland said.
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> Teens More Likely to Post First, Ask Questions Later
> Teenage students are more likely to post information online and then evaluate the potential consequences, according to a recent study by researchers at Pennsylvania State University. For some adults, this is difficult to understand, researchers found, because adult brains are more likely to evaluate the potential risks first.
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> Active Learning, Not Flipped Learning, Leads to Positive Outcomes
> Active learning may be the key to positive student outcomes, according to a recent study. Researchers examined active learning in flipped and nonflipped biology classes and found that the flipped classroom doesn't produce higher student learning outcomes than a nonflipped classroom when both use an active learning approach. Whether instructors flip their classrooms or not, the key to improving learning outcomes is to involve students actively in the learning process, constructing their own knowledge rather than just passively listening to lectures.
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> Instructional Model Unlocks Ed-Tech’s Potential
> A recent report identifies an instructional approach that could help educators make the most of educational technology. A study of 100 countries by the World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group found that a "closed-loop" model could help harness the full potential of technology, and it could help close skills gaps.
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> Resources for School Librarians
> Interactive Website Launched about Andrew Carnegie
> The Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie in 1911, released an interactive, multimedia website featuring Carnegie’s life. It offers colorful items that students can easily download or embed into their work. The site also provides students a narrative of Carnegie’s life and a centralized source for a timeline, historical photos, rare documents, audio and video recordings of Carnegie, reading materials, and other easy-to-share elements. 
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> How Twitter Helps Expand Students’ Reach
> Twitter is a great way for students to make global connections and experience new ideas, kindergarten teacher Sharon Davison writes in this blog post. She shares several tips to help other educators use Twitter effectively and allow students to share their ideas beyond the walls of their classroom.
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> Components of a Successful One-on-One Program
> The implementation of a one-to-one program doesn't mean all students need to have the same device, writes Bob Nelson, superintendent of schools for Chawanakee Unified School District in California. In this blog post, he highlights factors for a successful one-on-one program.
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> Tips to Help Educators Wade through Technology Options
> Rapid integration of technology can leave some educators confused about how best to proceed in their classrooms. In this commentary, Denise Jaffe, a technology integration facilitator at West Hartford Public Schools in Connecticut, shares tips to help overcome this challenge, inspired by an interaction with an educator in the district.
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> How Poetry Can Enhance Reading and Writing Skills
> Studying poetry is an excellent way for younger students to study language patterns and focus on writing at the sentence level, educator Matthew James Friday writes in this blog post. He shares a two-week poetry unit in which students read model text, analyze lines of verse as well as write and share their own poems.
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> How School Leaders Can Make the Most of Technology, Social Media
> School leaders should strive to do more with technology and social media such as Twitter, school principal George Couros writes in this blog post. Instead of simply using Twitter or learning how to blog, education leaders should be encouraged to use those tools to build relationships, connect with the community and drive change, he suggests.
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> Tips to Lead and Support Innovation in Educational Technology
> Educational-technology leaders should find a balance between legacy-technology programs and adoption of newer systems, writes Jean Tower, director of technology for a Massachusetts school district. "To lead ed tech well, we have to find the balance between nurturing innovation and maintaining legacy systems; between keeping the current systems operating smoothly and igniting and leading change," she writes.
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> What to Consider before Launching a One-to-One Program
> Ann McMullan, former executive director of educational technology at Klein Independent School District in Texas, recently shared 10 questions that educators should ask before launching one-to-one device programs. She also highlighted the need for professional development in such programs. "Professional development has to be about more than the device itself," she said.
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> Tips to Help Schools Navigate Legal Aspects of Ed-Tech
> Social media, mobile applications and other digital technologies can help transform teaching and learning, but they also come with potential legal complications, according to Bradley Shear, a Maryland-based lawyer who counsels educational institutions about technology law and policies. In this commentary, he shares five ways that schools can help prevent social media from becoming a "legal headache."
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> How Flipped Instruction Could Change the Future of Education
> Flipped instruction can help maximize class time, personalize learning, excite students and teachers and build 21st-century skills, said education consultant and author Kathleen Fulton. She recently shared ways that flipped instruction can change learning.
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> Tips to Create Connected-Learning Communities
> Communication between teachers, administrators, students and parents is a fundamental step in creating a connected-learning community, asserts Paul Cuthbert, superintendent and CEO of the Evergreen School Division in Manitoba, Canada. In this blog post, he shares four guiding principles to help school leaders launch the process.
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> Simple Policy Can Help Form BYOD Programs
> Policy should form the foundation of bring-your-own-device programs, writes Deborah Karcher, chief information officer for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In this blog post, she shares the district's "simple policy."
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> Partnership and Collaborator News
> New Videos about the Next Generation Science Standards
> Achieve and Teaching Channel launched four videos that provide an overview of key innovations in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The videos are intended to provide educators with a deeper understanding of the benefits of the NGSS, specifically the three-dimensional learning that the standards provide to students. Video topics are:
> Next Generation Science Standards: A Vision for K-12 Science Education
> Science and Engineering Practices
> Crosscutting Concepts
> Disciplinary Core Ideas
> Assessment Readiness, Money, and Privacy Top Priorities for School Technology Leaders
> According to CoSN’s (the Consortium for School Networking’s) 3rd annual K-12 IT Leadership Survey, school system technology leaders expressed greatest concern for assessment readiness, funding, and the privacy and security of student data. The findings, released at the association’s 2015 Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, provide K-12 leadership and stakeholders with a clearer sense of education technology challenges and priorities.
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> Grants & Awards
> McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation Teacher Development Grants
> Teacher Development Grants from the McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation support the development of new K-12 learning programs. Small teams of teachers are encouraged to apply for funding to help integrate fresh strategies that encourage critical inquiry and to observe their effects on students. Prize: Grants are available up to $10,000 for a maximum of three years. Deadline: April 15, 2015.
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> Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
> The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings and/or on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment. Maximum award: $2,500. Eligibility: youth 8-18. Deadline: April 15, 2015.
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> World Hunger Leadership Challenge
> The World Hunger Leadership Challenge was created by the USA TODAY Charitable Foundation and the Lift a Life Foundation, with assistance from the Yum! Foundation, to encourage middle and high school students to hone leadership skills by completing a service-learning project that solves hunger issues. Teams of students from public, private, and charter middle schools and high schools are invited to enter. Each team must create and execute a service-learning project that attempts to solve a local, statewide, or national hunger-related issue; develop an action plan to achieve the goal; and demonstrate leadership. Submissions will be accepted through April 17, 2015.
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> Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge
> With the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, students have the opportunity to create an engaging one- to two-minute science video that communicates one of the following scientific concepts: preventing the spread of germs/disease; food safety; sun protection; or wind-resistant structures. Maximum award: $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds; a trip to 3M's World Headquarters in St. Paul, MN; contest trophy, and the title of "America's Top Young Scientist." Eligibility: all legal U.S. residents who are students enrolled in 5th through 8th grade at a public, private, parochial, or home school located in one of the fifty states or the District of Columbia. Deadline: April 21, 2015.
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> Beacon Society's Jan Stauber Grant
> The Beacon Society's Jan Stauber Grant provides up to $500 to fund the development of a project that will introduce young people to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories about his famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. U.S. and Canadian teachers, librarians, Sherlockian literary societies, and others are invited to apply for the Beacon Society's major funding project. The deadline for applications is May 1.
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> Libri Foundation: Books for Children Grants
> The Libri Foundation Books for Children Grants donate new, quality, hardcover children's books for small, rural, public libraries across the country. Maximum award: varies. Eligibility: Libraries should be in a rural area, have a limited operating budget, and an active children's department. The average total operating budget of a Books for Children grant recipient must be less than $40,000. Deadline: May 1, 2015.
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> Google Science Fair
> Google has launched its fifth annual global science fair, in which students between ages 13 and 18 are invited to submit projects that break new ground in science and solve real-world problems. The winner will receive a $50,000 scholarship from Google, among other prizes. Deadline for applications is May 19.
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> Dollar General: Youth Literacy Grants
> Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants provide funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. Grant funding is provided to assist in implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs; purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives; or purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs. Maximum award: $4,000. Eligibility: schools, public libraries, and non-profit organizations. Deadline: May 21, 2015.
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> James Patterson’s $1.5 Million Pledge to Libraries
> James Patterson announced plans to give away $1.25 million to school libraries. In partnership with Scholastic, Patterson will make individual donations of $1,000 to $10,000. The money can be used for books, reading programs, or technology and repairs. The Scholastic Reading Club has pledged to match each grant with bonus points that can be used for books and classroom materials. Librarians, teachers, administrators, or other interested parties can nominate a school library anywhere in the U.S. that serves students from pre-K through 12th grade. Applications are due May 31, 2015.
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> PTO Today: Parent Group of the Year Contest
> PTO Today's Parent Group of the Year Contest is an excellent opportunity for parent groups to showcase their hard work while giving their school the chance to win cash and prizes. Maximum award: $3,000. Eligibility: all parent groups -- PTO, PTA, HSA, PTC, etc.; public and private schools; rural, suburban, and urban schools. Deadline: June 1, 2015.
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> Teacher Grants from the NEA Foundation
> Currently, the NEA offers grants in two categories, including “Student Achievement” and “Learning & Leadership." Both programs have a Feb. 1 deadline. Student Achievement grants are designed to help teachers engage students in critical thinking and problem solving in standards-based subject matter. Winning programs should also improve students' inquiry, self-paced learning, and critical reflection skills. The Learning & Leadership grants fund professional development experiences and collegiate study for educators. Prize: Grants range from $2,000 to $5,000. Deadline: June 1 and Oct. 15.
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> MetLife/NASSP Breakthrough Schools
> The National Association of Secondary School Principals and the MetLife Foundation are calling for entries in the search for the nation's top Breakthrough Schools. Applicants should be high-achieving middle or high schools, or schools that are making dramatic improvements in student achievement, whose best practices and outstanding results can inform other schools as they further their own improvement efforts. Honorees will be chosen based upon documented success in implementing strategies aligned with the three core areas of NASSP's Breaking Ranks II publication -- collaborative leadership; personalization; and curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Maximum award: $5,000, plus recognition in the association's monthly magazine Principal Leadership. Eligibility: high-achieving middle and high schools with 40 percent or more students eligible for free and reduced-priced meals. Deadline: June 30, 2015.
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> Toshiba America Foundation: Grants for Math and Science
> The Toshiba America Foundation makes grants for projects in math and science designed by classroom teachers to improve instruction for students in grades K-12. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: Grades 6-12. Deadline: August 1, 2015.
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> Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant
> Wild Ones, a nonprofit environmental education and advocacy organization, is accepting applications from projects designed to enhance and develop an appreciation for nature using native plants. Through the Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Fund, grants of up to $500 will be awarded for projects that emphasize the involvement of students and volunteers in all phases. In addition, local nurseries identified by Wild Ones will supply seeds, plants, and advice to grant recipients. Schools, nature centers, houses of worship, and nonprofit places of learning that focus on educating elementary through high school students in the United States are eligible. Qualified applicants must have a site available for the project. Applications are due October 15.
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> GreenPal Small Business Scholarship
> Greenpal Lawncare is accepting applications for the annual GreenPal Small Business Scholarship to assist a motivated, driven student and future business leader. The program is open to any graduating high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore who owns and operates his/her own small business or has put together a business plan to start a business while in college. In addition, applicants must be in a graduating high school's senior class in 2015 or be currently enrolled in a college of business with a 3.0 or higher GPA; demonstrate high ambition and desire to be an entrepreneur or business owner; and have a declared major in a college of business. The scholarship winner will be announced May 30, 2015.
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> Wish You Well Foundation: Grants for Literacy
> The Wish You Well Foundation's mission is to foster and promote the development and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs. Maximum award: $10,000. Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations. Deadline: rolling.
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> Fund for Teachers Grants
> The Fund for Teachers provides funds for direct grants to teachers to support summer learning opportunities of their own design. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: teachers who work with students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, with a minimum of three years teaching experience, full-time, spending at least 50 percent of the time in the classroom at the time grants are approved and made. Deadline: varies by state.
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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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> AASL’s 2015 National Conference: Experience Education Evolution!
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> Friday Find – Ultimate PD
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> Technology Tuesday – Questionable Content: Adding quizzes and lessons to YouTube and other video sources
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> AASL’s ESEA Advocacy Efforts Being Heard
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