Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grants
The purpose of this grant is to increase the breadth and depth of the mathematics content knowledge of one elementary ... Read more
14 sites to successfully crowdfund your classroom
A closer look at today’s biggest crowdfunding sites for K-12 and beyond Crowdfunding, which harnesses the “crowd” to gain needed ... Read more
5 grants to make a big difference at your school
Funding opportunities for any classroom Whether your school is beefing up STEM programs, focused on improving literacy, or just looking ... Read more
5 school and educator grants for the new year
As we enter the new year, check out these grant funding opportunities for teachers, students, and administrators -- many revolving around strengthening relevant 21st century skills, such as…
The 9 essentials of crowdfunding for the classroom
As funding for public education continues to decline, districts, administrators, and classroom teachers struggle to find ways to fill gaps left by budget cuts. Traditional school fundraising methods,…
4 grants for innovation, libraries, and active learning
School funding is a challenge even in the post prosperous of times, especially when it comes to ed tech–technology is always changing, and maintaining or upgrading initiatives, tools,…
5 teaching and learning grants you don’t want to miss
School funding is a challenge even in the post prosperous of time, especially when it comes to ed tech--technology is always changing, and maintaining or upgrading initiatives, tools,…
Can you spot these IT misconfigurations?
Through a new contest, IT professionals are challenged to find misconfigurations and best practices violations that put service availability and disaster recoverability at risk. Continuity Software's Infrastructure Mania…
6 STEM and research grant opportunities
School funding challenges show no sign of abating, and budgets remain stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects and…
October: 5 STEM and learning grants you don’t want to miss
School funding continues to present a challenge to school leaders, with budgets seemingly stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important…
September: 5 education grants you don’t want to miss
School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects…
August: 4 education grants you don’t want to miss
School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects…
July: 4 education grants you don’t want to miss
From STEM learning to financial literacy, learn more about these new July grants.
June: 4 education grants you don’t want to miss
School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects…
May: 4 education grants you don’t want to miss
School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects…
April: 5 education grants you don’t want to miss
School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects…
How lawmakers have failed students living in poverty
Fifty years after President Johnson declared a “war on poverty,” there is broad disagreement over whether the nation’s anti-poverty measures have been a success. But when you compare…
Budget for 2014 is a mixed bag for schools
Congress has passed a federal budget for the 2014 fiscal year that includes more money for early childhood education, a priority of President Obama. The budget also restores…
eRate process begins for 2014
The filing window for getting 2014 eRate discounts on telecommunications services and internet access is now open, and schools and libraries have until Wednesday, March 26, to apply.…
New grants aim to spur ed-tech innovation
Want to develop an app that can recommend the best courses, videos, or other resources for your students, based on their specific needs and interests? Or apply the…
‘Schoola Stitch’ helps clothe families, support schools
The website Schoola has been described as a “Groupon-style” fundraising site that connects parents with local businesses for special deals on food and merchandise, with a portion of…
Time to ask for more eRate funding
If educators contact the FCC in large numbers, we might be able to more than double the annual funding available for the eRate.
How we’ve raised more than $25,000 by recycling eWaste
The Waugh Elementary School District has raised more than $25,000 for its ed-tech needs over the last decade—simply by recycling electronic waste through FundingFactory.
FCC to revisit eRate
The Federal Communications Commission voted on July 19 to open a new rulemaking process aimed at updating and enhancing the federal e-Rate program, which currently provides $2.3 billion…
How to improve the eRate
As the FCC mulls changes to the nation’s school wiring program, here’s a common-sense vision for what we’d like to see.
Student app developers win national prize
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U.S. public favors more spending on education
As President Barack Obama and lawmakers spar over huge federal deficits, they're confronted by a classic contradiction: Most Americans want government austerity, a new survey shows—but they also…
Budget cuts to hit military school districts first
Public schools everywhere will be affected by the government's automatic budget cuts that went into effect March 1, but few might feel the funding pinch faster than those…
School leaders brace for cuts as sequestration occurs
School districts around the country are bracing for more than $2 billion in federal spending cuts that kicked in March 1 after lawmakers failed to reach a deficit-reduction…
More schools consider ads on websites
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New ed-tech bill supports digital learning, Common Core
A new bill calls on Congress to fund $500 million in grants to states and districts for educational technology, and supporters say it could replace the old Enhancing…
Obama pushes preschool programs as sequestration looms
President Barack Obama's ambitious plan to expand preschool programs comes as one out of every 13 students already in Head Start classrooms is at risk of being kicked…
Obama calls for more investment in education
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Texas school funding plan is unconstitutional, judge rules
The system that Texas uses to fund its public schools violates the state's constitution by not providing enough money to school districts and failing to distribute the money…
How to sustain technology funding in schools
Involving the community, identifying backup revenue sources, and dedicating time and resources for professional development are the keys to sustaining technology funding and ed-tech initiatives, according to a…
Lawmakers approve deal to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’
Federal funding for programs such as Title I, Head Start, students with disabilities, and higher-education research will remain intact—for now—after Congress approved an 11th-hour deal to avoid tumbling…
2013 eRate filing window announced
Schools and libraries can begin requesting their share of $2.3 billion in telecommunications discounts through the federal eRate program on Dec. 12, and they'll have until March 14…
Your annual ‘eRate Survival Guide’
Over the years, the eRate has undergone many rule changes to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse—and the application process can be confusing. To help you navigate this process…
Audit: U.S. oversight of charter school funding is lax
An audit of the U.S. Department of Education's division overseeing hundreds of millions of dollars in charter school funding has criticized the office for failing to properly monitor…
Resource Library:
The Complete Guide to Computer Science Education for Elementary Classrooms
Introducing computer science at the elementary level gives young learners a strong foundation for the future. By learning tech skills early, students are set up for success in school and…
Take measure of your mathematics practices
DNA Mathematics professional development empowers educators to master the mathematics being taught in classrooms. To exemplify the benefits of DNA Mathematics, download our FREE white paper now to learn a…
Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!
Research shows that young students learn STEAM and Computer Science best with hands-on, playful experiences. Meet KIBO, the screen-free robot, where students problem solve, engineer, collaborate, and develop their computational…