Teacher Times #30
April 23, 2014

Grant Opportunities

  Grant opportunities are posted on the Grants website (you can visit the page on any computer using this link). This week’s highlights include:

§  Investing in Innovations (i3) Grant

§  Turnaround School Leaders Program Grant

§  Elmer’s & Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Tool Kit Grants

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Professional Development and Student Opportunities

Professional development and student opportunities are posted on the PD and Student Opportunities page. This week’s highlights include:

All Schools:

§  Register by April 23: Participate in Inclusive Education Student Summit

§  Participate on April 24: City Museum Free Lecture: Social Activism: Civil Rights and Segregation with Dr. Kris Burrell

§  Register by April 25: 2nd Annual Teaching Social Activism in the Classroom Conference: Empowering Teachers and Learners

§  Register by April 27: “Westward Ho!: Oklahoma! and Paint Your Wagon” Teacher Workshop

§  Register by April 28: History Uncorked: Think and Drink with Harold Holzer – “The Civil War in 50 Objects”

§  Apply Today: Hiring Teachers for Summer Enrichment Programs

Middle Schools:

§  Participate in May: Borough-Wide Workshops for Families of Middle School Students Interested in Applying to Arts-Based High Schools

§  Register Today: Early Registration for the 2014–2015 Future City Competition