SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY

 Special GRANT INDEXes:

  Funding school technology will be easier with the “Educational Technology” Index. The Index will allow K-20 schools, after-school programs, non-profit educational organizations, colleges and universities to meet the constant challenge of providing up to date technological training, equipment and materials by drawing on new available resources. Expand your present offerings, or create new and challenging courses with the help of cash, hardware, software, computer/IT training, and staff professional development grants, as well as funding for new programs and curriculum development.

The “Educational Technology” Index gathered from the most recent issues of Technology Grant News, provides a new outlook and practical resources to K-20 instructors, school superintendants and district supervisors, technology coordinators, and development/grant officers.

Recent Excerpts from Technology Grant News:

“Securing Technology Funding: The Expanding Role of Local Education Foundations (LEFs)
by Ellen Wright, School Grant Technology Consultant"

“There is enormous potential for technology support to schools and districts through local (and county) education foundations. LEFs are non profit organizations whose boards represent local community and education leaders and who are financially accountable to their communities…. At the local level, the Palo Alto Foundation for Education (PAFE) gave $200,000 to Palo Alto's middle school science program last year. Their gift of laptops, as well as large-screen LCD projectors has made an enormous difference in science classrooms according to the teachers, helping students to conduct research and then to pick out key ideas to highlight in PowerPoint presentations or iMovies. The funds raised through PAFE to enhance middle school science programs at three schools, represent a long-term capital investment in technology. Those interested in starting a new local education foundation must consider many issues before they begin….”

Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program

Deadline: February Annually
http://www.exploravision.org/
1-800-EXPLOR9

The ExploraVision program challenges teams of 2-4 students to research scientific principles and current technologies as the basis for designing innovative technologies that could exist in 20 years. Students on the four first-place ExploraVision winning teams will each receive a $10,000 U.S. Series EE Savings Bond valued at maturity. Students on second-place teams will each receive a $5,000 bond valued at maturity. The eight teams will also receive an expenses-paid trip with their families, mentor, and coach to Washington, DC

Intel Awards
Schools of Distinction

$10,000 & $100,000 in Products
Deadline: February Annually
http://tinyurl.com/7n88tt

Every year, Intel honors U.S. schools that have demonstrated excellence in math and science education as Intel Schools of Distinction. One elementary, one middle and one high school in each of two
categories - math and science - receive $10,000 cash grants and more than $100,000 in products and services from sponsors.

One of the six winning schools is chosen as the Star Innovator, and receives an additional $15,000 grant from the Intel Foundation as well as additional products and services. Schools must develop an environment and curricula that meet or exceed benchmarks, including national mathematics and science content standards.Winning programs serve as models for schools across the country.Programs for either math or science should be designed to ensure high levels of achievement for all students in all program areas.

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NEW GRANT

2010

2010 Curriculum Development Grant For Tech Educators

From Info Tech Employment

Deadline: May 30, 2010

Submit Application:

howto@technologygrantnews.com

  Tech educators are invited to apply for the 2010 curriculum development grant from Info Tech Employment.    The $500. cash grant is to be used to develop or augment a curriculum in “How to Get a Job in Information Technology: Transitioning from Education to Workplace.” The curriculum should go beyond technical training.

High school, college, university, community college, post secondary school, and technical institute tech educators are eligible to apply.

  In addition, 25 applicants will be awarded Info Tech Employment career guides: “Software Programmer – Consultant – Network Engineer – Application Developer: Career & Job Guide”, or   “IT Jobs – IT Prospects: Companies-Contacts-Links [in 8 regional editions]”,

or “Computer Jobs with the Growing Information Technology Professional Services Sector.”

  A 1-2 page description of the curriculum in development is required.   Winners will be invited to write about the curriculum for Technology Grant News.

  Learn more...

Recent Educational Technology Grants:

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Grants
Educator Grants ($5250 per month for
year) for public or private elementary and secondary mathematics, technology, and science classroom teachers to go to

Washington and work in public arena for science, math, technology education
http://www.triangle-coalition.org/einhtm

Christopher Columbus Foundation
$25,000 Science-Technology Competition
http://www.christopher
columbusawards.com/

Intel Corporation

PC & Model School Program

Deadline: Ongoing
http://www.intel.com/education/Learn/

index.htm

Intel's Education PC Program gives

teachers, staff, students, and parents

the opportunity to purchase high-quality educational computers at discounted prices. Schools and school districts are eligible.

National Computational Science Leadership Program
Computer Technologies Training for

High School Math & Science Teacher Teams

National Council for Social Studies
   Christa McAuliffe Award
http://www.ncss.org/awards

Recent Educational Technology – Technology Resources:

Globalschoolhouse.org
International Schools CyberFair
Best Projects Awards in Eight Categories
To encourage youth to work collaboratively using technology
http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/cf/

Mid-continent Research for
Education and Learning (McREL)
Free Report: Content Knowledge: Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks for K–12 Education, including
mathematics, science, and technology.
http://www.mcrel.org/compendium
/kSkillsIntro.asp

Oracle "Help Us Help" Foundation
ThinkQuest Collaborative Learning/
Website Development Competition
http://www.thinkquest.org
e-mail: thinkquest_ww@oracle.com