Using data-collection technology
The Vernier/National Science Teachers Association Technology Awards promote the innovative use of data-collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator or other handheld device in the science classroom. Maximum award: $1,000 in cash for the teacher, $3,000 in Vernier Products, and up to $1,500 toward expenses to attend the annual NSTA National Convention. Eligibility: Current teachers of science in grades K–college.
DEADLINE: Nov. 30.
CONTACT: Vernier/NSTA
Focus on biotechnology
The National Science Teachers Association is seeking applications for the Ron Mardigian Memorial Biotechnology Explorer Award. The award seeks to recognize an outstanding high school teacher who has made biotechnology learning accessible to the classroom. The award consists of a $750 certificate for Bio-Rad products and up to $1,000 in expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education. Teachers of science in grades 9–12, with at least two years of experience integrating biotechnology into their lessons, can apply.
DEADLINE: Nov. 30.
CONTACT: awards@nsta.org; NSTA
You’ve gotta have art
The National Art Education Association is accepting applications for its SHIP grants program. The program supports arts educators who focus on student learning specifically related to the National Visual Arts Standards. Art educators can apply for grants of up to $500. Funding may be used for art equipment and instructional curriculum resources.
DEADLINE: Oct. 1.
CONTACT: info@arteducators.org; NAEA
Material things
The Kids In Need Foundation is looking for applicants for the 2015 Kids In Need Teacher Grants program. The program provides educators with funding to purchase the materials they need to develop innovative projects in their classrooms. Grants range from $100 to $500. All teachers (pre-K–12) who apply receive a gift of poster- and bulletin board-making supplies from ArtSkills. Awards are based on the creativity and educational merits of the projects.
DEADLINE: Sept. 30.
CONTACT: info@kinf.org; KINF Grants
Earn a Fulbright
The U.S. Department of State recognizes and encourages excellence in teaching in the United States and abroad. The department provides support to teachers worldwide to study at a university, observe classes and complete a project pertaining to their field of educational inquiry during their time abroad. The grant covers program costs, including transportation, lodging, host institution fees and related expenses. Grantees will attend a mandatory program orientation in Washington, D.C., next August to help them prepare for their program. While abroad, grantees also receive a maintenance allowance designed to assist with the costs of living during the program. Eligibility: Full-time K–12 teachers, guidance counselors, curriculum specialists, curriculum heads, talented and gifted coordinators, special education coordinators, and media specialists and librarians. U.S. applicants must have a master’s degree or be enrolled in a master’s program.
DEADLINE: Nov. 4.
CONTACT: Institute of International Education, 1400 K St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005; 1-202-326-7778; fulbrightdat@iie.org; Fulbright Teacher Exchange
Financial education opportunity
Rich Chicks is taking applications for its High School Grants program. The program teaches people to recognize and enjoy the real freedom they already have in their lives by knowing their value and available resources. High schools can apply for grants of up to $45,000. The grant includes: Classroom hours of Rich Chicks staff delivering selected lectures directly to students at the school; free workbooks for students from the National Endowment for Financial Education; “Train-the-Trainer” events to work with current teaching staff on delivering financial education; consulting and classroom time given to teen programs delivered by Rich Chicks staff on setting up a school store or other entrepreneurship program in which teens are directly involved with the day-to-day tasks of small-business ownership.
DEADLINE: Ongoing.
CONTACT: director@richchicks.org; Rich Chicks
Make history
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is requesting nominations for the National History Teacher of the Year Award. The award recognizes outstanding K–12 American history teachers across the country. The national winner receives a $10,000 prize presented at an award ceremony in their honor in New York City. State winners receive a $1,000 prize and an archive of classroom resources. Eligibility: 7th–12th-grade American history teachers who have at least three years of classroom teaching experience and plan to teach for at least one year following the award year. Areas: Nominations may be made by a student, parent, colleague, principal or other administrator familiar with the teacher’s work.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
CONTACT: The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, 49 W. 45th St., 6th Floor, New York City, NY 10036; Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Calling all humane educators
The Humane Society of the U.S. is looking for nominations for the 2016 National Humane Teacher of the Year Award. The award recognizes a pre-K–12th-grade teacher who has consistently incorporated humane education into his or her curriculum or motivated students to get involved in community service for animals. A framed certificate and a scholarship to the Humane Society University’s Certified Humane Education Specialist program will be awarded. Eligibility: Pre-K–12 teachers. Self-nominations are accepted.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
CONTACT: The Humane Society of the U.S., 2100 L St. NW, Washington, DC 20037; 1-202-452-1100; National Humane Teacher of the Year