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Spectrum to Award $1 Million in 2025 Spectrum Digital Education Grants | Charter Communications

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Spectrum will be accepting applications for its 2025 Spectrum Digital Education grants program starting on March 3, 2025.

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Society for Science has recognized 41 exceptional educators with awards through its STEM Research Grants program, an initiative dedicated to advancing hands-on science education in middle and high school classrooms nationwide.

These educators will be receiving the STEM Research Grants in two forms: (1) research kits assembled and distributed to teachers by Society for Science and (2) funds paid directly to teachers intended for STEM-related equipment. The funds vary between $2,000 and $5,000, based on what the teacher requested for their classroom. By expanding the array of available equipment and materials, the grants provide students with more diverse research opportunities. Students can explore a broad spectrum of research areas, from electronics and coding to environmental science and ecological studies, fostering inquiry and a foundation for future scientific leaders.

The Society's STEM Research Grants program, sponsored by Regeneron, is committed to promoting equity and inclusivity, ensuring that aspiring engineers and scientists of all backgrounds, regardless of their location, race or ethnicity, have equal opportunities. By actively fostering an environment that embraces diversity, the program aims to break down barriers and create a more equitable landscape in STEM education, empowering students to pursue and excel in scientific fields, regardless of their individual circumstances.

"Congratulations to the 41 recipients of this year's STEM Research Grants. These grants serve as a catalyst in classrooms across the country, igniting student curiosity and exposing learners to tangible, real-world applications of STEM. These grants play a crucial role in shaping an inclusive landscape of scientific exploration," said Maya Ajmera, President & CEO of Society for Science and Executive Publisher of Science News."

This year's award recipients include educators from 24 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa, emphasizing the program's widespread impact and diverse representation.

Priority consideration is given to educators who serve students from low-income communities, including students of underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. Everyone in this year's cohort is based in a public school. Notably, 73% teach at Title I schools. Approximately 72% of students benefitting from the grant hail from underrepresented backgrounds, including American Indian, Alaska Native, Black and Latinx demographics.

Empowered by the Society's STEM Research Grants, students will have the ability to venture into independent research projects that extend beyond their standard curricula, leading to opportunities to showcase their work in science fairs. This year, the funding will be used to acquire cutting-edge EEG equipment for one classroom, enabling students to explore brain activity. Other teachers will purchase items such as data loggers, a plastic identification machine, stereomicroscopes, and additional resources like 3D printers, hydroponic kits, and robotics materials.
See the full list of 41 STEM Research Grantees here.
Among the 41 awardees, 19 teachers will be supplied with research kits, and 22 educators will receive funds, each up to $5,000, designed to ignite creativity and amplify student exploration in the realm of their genuine scientific interests. The kits, valued at $1,000 each, encompass four distinct types tailored to enhance varied types of available classroom resources.

This cycle recorded a notable increase in interest in the STEM Research Grants program, with 311 final applications-a rise of 80 compared to the previous year and a substantial 189 more applications than two years ago-reflecting a growing engagement among educators in this program.

This year, the kits for each teacher will contain 3 Arduinos, 2 PocketLab Voyagers, 1 Leaf Pack and 1 Soil Test Kit with a refill:

Arduino Starter Kits - Each STEM kit includes three Arduino Starter Kits. With this open-source hardware and software platform, students can get started on learning about electronics. Available in a variety of languages and simple to use in any location, teachers can lead students through projects about voltage, current, coding and the fundamentals of programming. Students can build innovative prototypes with Arduino boards for research projects with this kit.

Leaf Pack Stream Ecology Kit - Students will dive into the fascinating world of freshwater ecosystems with a field kit, created by aquatic specialists and educators from the Stroud Water Research Center and LaMotte. Unveiling the secrets of streamside forests and aquatic life, this kit empowers students to explore the intricate relationships between streams, food chain dynamics, and the impact of pollution. Kits include six mesh bags, a stainless-steel strainer and DiscoveryScope® to spark curiosity and enable engaging, hands-on research into the diverse realm of freshwater macroinvertebrates and their habitats.

LaMotte® Garden Kit - Each kit includes one soil test kit with a refill, equipping students with tools to conduct precise soil analysis. The kit enables students to perform rapid test procedures and reference laminated color charts to measure concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and soil pH. Key components include a pH Indicator, Nitrogen Extracting Solution Phosphorus Test Tablets and more, ensuring students engage in a scientifically rigorous exploration of soil composition and garden analysis.

PocketLab Voyagers - Each STEM Research Grantee receives two PocketLab Voyagers. This gadget can fit into one's pocket, hence the name, and enables students to conduct research from anywhere. The small pocket laboratory can help students explore physics, weather, climate studies and engineering topics via sensing capabilities that measure acceleration, angular velocity, magnetic fields, altitude, infrared rangefinder and more. Users can stream real-time data with the Pocket Lab app to their own devices.

Over the past several years, the Society has remained steadfast in its dedication to propelling STEM education forward by providing classrooms with improved research equipment. To date, the Society has distributed over 9,100 comprehensive research kits and $885,000 of funding to 697 dedicated educators, with a special emphasis on supporting educators serving historically underrepresented student communities in STEM. These educators represent all 50 states, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Guam, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Peru, Puerto Rico and Uruguay.

The Society's STEM Research Grants program is sponsored this year by Regeneron. For more information, please visit https://www.societyforscience.org/outreach-and-equity/stem-research-grants/

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Society for Science fuels innovation with $110K in educator grants, transforming classrooms for student STEM research

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Society for Science has recognized 41 exceptional educators with awards through its STEM Research Grants program, an initiative dedicated to advancing hands-on science education in middle and high school classrooms nationwide.

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Scholarships, Grants and Summer Institutes for Teachers

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The Scholarships, Grants and Summer Institutes for Teachers is a group page for instructors looking for grant funding and stipends, opportunities for professional development, summer travel, job...

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nancypenchev@gmail.com

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-stone-penchev-88b7873a/

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$250 - $5000

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National Energy Education Development (NEED) workshops and National conference

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National Energy Education Development (NEED) workshops and National conference

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Check their events page for workshops near you. Sometimes there are virtual workshops too. They often include pay for a sub if it's during the school week, or a stipend if it's done on the weekend. Each workshop typically includes supplies worth about $300 to execute the lessons.

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National Energy Education Development Project

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NEED designs and delivers professional development opportunities for teachers that not only educate, but also energize their classrooms!

General Energy Education · Science of Energy · Electricity · Petroleum & Natural Gas · Schools Going Solar · H2 Educate · Energy Management ·
Efficiency & Conservation · Climate Science · Wind · Nuclear · Transportation · & more!

Energy Education Workshops

The NEED Project works with local and national sponsors to provide professional development opportunities across the country. Now offering live online virtual energy education workshops! Our virtual workshops are inspired by the same mission and goals as our in-person trainings. These interactive workshops are designed to improve one's own energy knowledge as a consumer, to provide hands-on lessons and activities, and to learn new strategies to engage students in a distance learning environment by sharing hints, tips and tools for teaching in today's classroom. One-day workshops are provided throughout the school year along with multi-day events during the summer. Join us! View upcoming workshops here.

Conference Sessions

NEED hosts sessions at many state, regional, and national science teacher conventions and conferences. View upcoming conferences.

National Energy Conference for Educators

Each summer, NEED conducts a five-day conference for educators - teaching about energy and how to implement NEED programs in the classroom. Scholarships are available for classroom teachers. Graduate credit is also available for teachers participating in the program (additional cost). Registration fee includes lodging (double occupancy), most meals, and materials. For more information, contact NEED at 1-800-875-5029 or view conference information online.

Hosting a NEED Workshop

NEED provides workshops for specific areas of interest for schools, STEM organizations, professional societies, and utility providers. If you are interested in partnering on workshops in your area or at your school district, be it in-person or in a virtual setting, contact NEED at info@need.org. NEED works with each partner to customize training to fit the program needs. Learn more about partnering with NEED to create a custom workshop for your teachers.
Learn about the type of workshops NEED facilitates>>

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Professional Development · National Energy Education Development Project

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NEED designs and delivers professional development opportunities for teachers, training conferences, and workshops focused on energy science and STEM.

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Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program

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Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program

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Applicant audience: K12 STEM educators

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EINSTEIN Albert Einstein Disting... | U.S. DOE Office of Science (SC)

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The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program provides a unique opportunity for accomplished K-12 educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to serve in the national education arena.

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Instagram: @mindfulteacherthomson

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-miranda-thomson-4a1791288

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What is it? Self-designed teacher professional development (travel must be completed over the summer, unless going to Antartica)

Who can apply: a teacher that has at least 50% contact time with students

Amount: up to $5,000 for an individual and $10,000 for a team of 2 teachers

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Fund for Teachers strengthens instruction by investing in outstanding teachers' self-determined professional growth and development in order to support student success, enrich their own practice, and strengthen their schools and communities.

I believe in the power of education.

I believe in the power of my commitment.

I believe in the potential of my students and the future they must build.

I believe that we all seek the same horizon, where dreams drift just beyond our line of sight-knowable only to the small voice inside us that says "What if?"

I help my students still themselves to hear that voice.

I teach them to read their surroundings, home their distant shore.

I guide them through challenging circumstance and see each sunrise as a new opportunity. And through all this, I do not lose sight of my own horizon.

I continue to seek that which builds my own experience and equips me better to move through the world as a constant force for equity, achievement and change for the better.

I am a life-long seeker and purveyor of knowledge.

I am a Fund for Teachers Fellow.

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grants for teacher professional development

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Fund For Teachers®: Investing in prek-12 teachers' professional development.

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Recognizing teachers as professionals, Fund for Teachers awards self-designed professional development grants for PreK-12 grade educators.

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Use the rubric for the programs and take advantage of feedback. If they have a listening session or webinar, go and listen.

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Use the rubric for the programs and take advantage of feedback. If they have a listening session or webinar, go and listen.

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Make connections with teachers or professionals who are in the area you want to work in.

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Make connections with teachers or professionals who are in the area you want to work in.

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Keep a google doc and add to it. Keep a resume, biography, and info ready to share.

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Keep a google doc and add to it. Keep a resume, biography, and info ready to share.

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Use connections within your school parents to find connections within businesses.

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Use connections within your school parents to find connections within businesses.

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©2023 Dollar General Literacy Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

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Check out your school's Education Foundation (if it exists)

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Check out your school's Education Foundation (if it exists)

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See what is offered by local museums and arts centers.

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See what is offered by local museums and arts centers.

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It can help to review grants so you know what organizations are interested in funding.

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It can help to review grants so you know what organizations are interested in funding.

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Create a template for various pieces of your project.

*Budget the Project: get a rough estimate of the amount of each item

*Include the number of students that will be impacted by the project

*Connect grade levels (near-peer mentoring), integrate literacy

*Connect art when applicable

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Ask students to help you brainstorm and even participate in the writing process when possible.

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Ask students to help you brainstorm and even participate in the writing process when possible.

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Example: As an advisor of Rocketry Club, I had the students (11th/12th grade) answer the grant questions about how they would use their funds. They priced out the materials, vendors, and use of materials.

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As a part of the AEF fellowship, it has come to my attention that many organizations utilized LinkedIn to disseminate information about opportunities for students and educators.

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✨Educators! Don’t let financial constraints keep you from attending #CyberEdCon25. Apply for a travel reimbursement grant to attend the conference and learn…

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#youthfund #grantopportunity #newmexico #wbl #cte | LANL Foundation

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📢 Reminder for Prospective Youth Fund Grantees! The deadline to submit your Letter of Interest (LOI) for the Northern New Mexico Youth Fund is this Friday…

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1. Be sure to ask someone outside of education to read your proposal. Give them the scoring criteria/rubric. Have them look for jargon that a non-educator wouldn't be familiar with. Some grants have community members reading proposals.

2. Keep your grants student focused.

3. Be clear on what you will do with your new knowledge and how you will share your knowledge with colleagues.

4. Edit, edit, edit.

5. Answer the questions on the application.

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The 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize | J.M. Kaplan Fund

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Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize. From an open call for applications, we will once again award $175,000 to…

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New Project Lead The Way-Regeneron Grant Opportunity: If you're looking to… | Tennessee STEM Innovation Network

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New Project Lead The Way-Regeneron Grant Opportunity: If you're looking to implement or expand a PLTW Biomedical Science program at your school, this grant is…