LEGO Education April Grant Services

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Teachers are encouraged to advance in technology skills and research the variety of curricular additions to stimulate enthusiasm in their classrooms. The following sources might be able to supply the funding to help acquire the educational items you need to advance your classroom.

ADC Foundation
It is to be noted that grant seekers must address one of the foundations focus areas of math, science, or access to technology.

Allyn Family Foundation

Submit proposals in letter format to the appropriate address, preferably by June 30. It is suggested that a brief proposal be originally submitted and, if the matter is one of interest to the trustees, a more detailed proposal may be required.

Constellation Energy Group

The group recognizes education as the foundation of economic and personal growth.

Fleishhacker Foundation The main education grant priorities of this foundation are to improve K-12 students learning skills and teacher professional development.

Humana Foundation
Grants are primarily directed to educational programs for youth in Grades K-12. Funding is provided to local, state, provincial, and regional educational institutions, libraries, and programs that provide ongoing support.

Kerr Foundation

This foundation supports 501(c)3 organizations, programs, and institutions that provide new or enhanced opportunity in the areas of education, health, and cultural development.

Teacher's Pet

Grant tip geared specifically toward teachers smaller projects

Dollar General

Dollar General supports literacy programs directed at schools and libraries in communities where they are located. The available grant has a May 21 deadline.

Education Blueprints Association
The Education Blueprints Association provides learning resources that deliver education solutions for individuals, teachers, and students. They provide programs that engage students/learners, as well as learning tools and courses that challenge learners to achieve excellence in education and life. By providing resources and programs for teachers, they will increase their skills through transformative learning experiences for their students.

LEGO® Education Workshop Grant

This grant program, offered by EBA, is available to help fund teachers using LEGO® Education products to facilitate hands-on workshops at national, state, or regional conferences or events by reimbursing qualified facilitators for expenses.


LEGO Education Showcase Grant

The LEGO Education Showcase Grant Program, offered by EBA, is available to current LEGO Education customers who want to showcase their investment in the LEGO Education System for Learning through a hands-on community activity.


For more information about how you can find underwriting for LEGO Education products, visit Grant Opportunities or call 800-362-4308.

STEM Teacher Institute June 15, 2012

April is Science Month

Please click here to nominate your teachers!

AP Chemistry Review Session

We are holding the AP Chemistry review session again this year on Saturday, April 21st at UCO in Edmond. Please pass along this information to teachers in Career Tech who might be interested or have students who might be interested in attending.

All I need is a total count so that we will have handouts and pizza for everyone.


Lisa

Lisa McGaw
Chemistry teacher
lmcgaw@hotmail.com
214-534-4196(cell)

Applications Now Accepted for Free Summer > Academies on College Campuses (State Regents News Release)

Applications Now Accepted for Free Summer Academies on College Campuses this
summer. Middle and high school students can experience life on a college
campus while exploring the exciting and varied fields of math and science at
the free 2012 Summer Academies in Math, Science and Technology.

View entire release at
http://www.okhighered.org/news-center/summer-academies2012.shtml

OU Summer Math Opportunity

I am pleased to announce our splendid summer mathematics opportunity at the University of Oklahoma for qualifying high school students. We are eager to receive some applications from your juniors and seniors to be. Two one week sessions comprise Bridges to College Math, Science and Engineering Summer Academy - July 15-20 or July 22-27, 2012. Accepted students will identify which week he/she prefers. All expenses including room, board, supplies and books will be provided for each academy student. Travel expenses to and from the academy location and incidental personal expenditures are the responsibility of the academy student. Students will be involved in a variety of areas to pave the way to college level math engineering and science. They will visit the world-famous History of Science Collections at OU, the Engineering College, the Physics Department, the Chemistry Department and will do work in the physical science building housing the OU Mathematics Department. Brochures and application forms are available on OU’s website at http://youth.ou.edu./summer_academies.html

Interested parties may contact University of Oklahoma Outreach at (405) 325-6897 or they may visit our website http://youth.ou.edu. Interested parties may contact Dr. Neal directly as well at 1-800-229-1725 or rneal@ou.edu.

1st Central Oklahoma Science and Engineering Festival

Please join us at Rose State College on April 25-27, 10am to 2pm each day for the 1st Central Oklahoma Science and Engineering Festival. Click here for more information.