February 15, 2017
Funding & Recognition
Recognition As a Semper Fidelis All-American
Help students take their fighting spirit to the next level. Nominate them today for a chance to become a Semper Fidelis All-American. The Semper Fidelis All-American Program, presented by the United States Marine Corps, recognizes elite high school juniors who face life’s battles with the determination to succeed. As a celebration of their success, selected Semper Fidelis All-Americans will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the exclusive Battles Won Academy in Washington, DC, occurring July 13–17, 2017. Students will participate in an immersive Marine Corps experience, take part in teambuilding outings, hear from an elite group of speakers, and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the nation’s capital. In recognition of the importance of building a support system to enable the success of the next generation, each All-American will have an opportunity to invite a mentor to attend the event with him or her. Additionally, becoming a Semper Fidelis All-American will make students eligible for select scholarship opportunities available only to program participants.
Deadline: February 28, 2017, for nominations
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nationalbook.org
Funding & Recognition
Award for Innovative Reading Projects
The National Book Foundation’s 2017 Innovations in Reading Prize is a $10,000 award to an individual or organization that has developed an innovative project to create and sustain a lifelong love of reading in the community served
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mursion.com
Professional Growth
Virtual Professional Learning Environment
The virtual reality program Mursion simulates a typical classroom environment, giving teachers the opportunity to practice classroom management techniques and instructional strategies.
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Professional Growth
Impact Beyond the Classroom
Ideally located in the nation’s capital, George Washington University’s Doctoral Program in Curriculum and Instruction prepares education leaders to improve preK–16+ education in local, national, and international settings. The coursework encourages critical thought and creative work through focusing on curriculum, instruction, and research, with additional courses and learning opportunities that link teaching and learning, policy, and evaluation to students’ prior experiences. Students can meet national leaders in education and participate in internships that expand horizons. The program focuses on how curriculum and instruction can be constructed and applied to educational reform and diverse student populations. Students build research skills and study collaboratively, while staying grounded in the realities of schooling. Doctoral students become part of a community that links scholars with practicing professionals, policymakers, and educational organizations in Washington, DC, and beyond.
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Funding & Recognition
3D Design Competition
The Extreme Redesign Challenge, sponsored by Stratasys, is an annual competition open to students worldwide.
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randomactsofkindness.org
Digital Learning • Learning Support
Kindness-in-the-Classroom Activities
The Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Foundation is enhancing Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week ( February 12–18, 2017) with an online Kindness Generator that serves as an rally point for activities worldwide this year.
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STEM • STEAM • STREAM
Exploring Classroom Essentials
Through relevant webinars on topics such as “Teaching with Technology,” “Tech as a Learning Tool,” and “Creating Brain-Friendly Classrooms,” Quill reaches out to educators to support their daily needs. Quill.com’s Education Resource Center puts teachers in touch with grants to expand their special programs, awards to recognize their efforts, and sources to enrich STEM programs. Bookmark this growing resource as a daily companion, as well as a source to explore more than 85,000 classroom essentials.
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STEM • STEAM • STREAM
Stories Behind Science Discoveries
Tumble podcasts for children share the stories behind science discovery. Co-hosted by a science journalist and a teacher, the podcasts explore how science actually works as a process.
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nps.gov
Digital Learning • Learning Support
Program Spotlighting Frederick Douglass’s Legacy
Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement.
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planetwordmuseum.org
Digital Learning • Learning Support
Museum Inspiring a Love of Language
Without words we couldn’t communicate precisely and in our own distinctive style.
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flocabulary.com
Social Media
Tips for Appropriate Sharing on Social Media
Designed for students in grades 6–12, Flocabulary’s “ Oversharing” animated rap video offers 10 tips for appropriate posting and sharing on social media.
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STEM • STEAM • STREAM
Investigations to Deepen Interest in STEM
The Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education have launched Siemens STEM Day, a website that includes more than 130 elementary and middle school activities, as well as high school resources designed to support STEM curriculum and instruction with digital content.
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Professional Growth
Internet Radio for Educators
Education Talk Radio is a professional development online broadcast for educators, preK–20.
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nytimes.com
Mobile Learning
Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences
Developed by The New York Times, the NYT VR app for iOS and Android puts users at the center of stories in an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience.
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contest.facinghistory.org
Funding & Recognition
Scholarships and Awards for Engaged Upstanders
Facing History and Ourselves invites students aged 13 and older to enter the Making Choices in Today’s World contest and reflect on who or what has influenced how they think about their roles and responsibilities as engaged members of their communities.
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codewarriorsgame.com
Mobile Learning
Coding Combat Game
Designed for iOS and Android, Kuato Studios’ Code Warriors: Hakitzu Battles is an epic multiplayer robot combat game, where students learn the basics of coding while battling in both single and multiplayer missions.
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lego.com
Social Media
Network for Creating, Sharing, Discovering
LEGO has created a free social network, LEGO Life, designed as a safe online environment for children aged 5–13.
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artofmathematics.org
Digital Learning • Learning Support
Math Ideas with Liberal Arts Connections
Developed at Westfield State University in Massachusetts, Discovering the Art of Mathematics: Mathematical Inquiry in the Liberal Arts is publicly available through a collection of free books and workshops.
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