AI Tools, Coding Tutorials, Virtual Labs, Wellness Check-ins & More

November 1, 2022

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Funding & Recognition

Trip That Brings the Price of Freedom to Life

The Albert H. Small Normandy Institute invites educators to apply to be one of 15 teams of high school students and teachers for an all-expenses-paid professional development trip to Normandy, France.

Digital Learning • Learning Support

Near-Peer Mentoring of Students Who Learn Differently

Eye to Eye brings together middle school students (grades 5–8) who learn differently with local high school and college students who also learn differently, in a supervised, school-based setting.

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Nation’s Highest Honors in Recognition of Excellent K–12 STEM Teaching

For nearly 40 years, the National Science Foundation, on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, has honored STEM teachers nationwide for both their deep content knowledge and their ability to motivate students. The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government for K–12 STEM educators in public, private, and charter schools. PAEMST awardees, of which there are up to two per state and jurisdiction honored each year, receive a certificate signed by the President; a $10,000 award; a paid trip to Washington, DC; and access to a nationwide cadre of award-winning teachers.

The award alternates yearly between K–6 and 7–12 grades. This Academic Year 2022–2023, members of the public can nominate a teacher at the 7–12 level. Teachers may also directly apply themselves. Nominations are due by January 9, 2023, and applications are due by February 6, 2023. Learn more at www.paemst.org.

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Mobile Learning

Social Media–Style Study App

McGraw Hill’s mobile study app, SHARPEN, helps students who have been turning to social media to find studying help. The app assists students in learning through continuous content feeds, short videos, swipe-able study tools, and a personalized activity dashboard.

Professional Growth

Recommendations for Advancing Digital Equity

Whereas availability and affordability are often the focus of discussions around digital equity, new guidance from the US Department of Education emphasizes the importance of addressing adoption barriers as well.

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Digital Learning • Learning Support

Digital Tool for Checking Students’ Emotional Wellness

Closegap is a nonprofit organization that makes it easy for schools to support the emotional health of K–12 students through daily mental health check-ins.

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STEM • STEAM • STREAM

Theme-based NASA Projects to Hook Students on Coding

Tynker is offering a collection of space-exploration–themed coding tutorials created in collaboration with NASA. Students can explore NASA’s exciting new efforts to reach the Moon and then Mars.

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STEM • STEAM • STREAM

Virtual Tour to Explore Moon-Bound Experimental Technology

Educators, parents, and learners worldwide can explore the experimental technology heading to the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis I test flight, with a free, interactive virtual tour from Amazon Future Engineer on Kahoot!

Funding & Recognition

Essay Contest on Principles of Democracy and Civic Engagement

National Council for the Social Studies has announced The 1787 Prize, an annual essay contest for high school students in grades 11 and 12. The freedoms we hold dear are embodied in rules and laws we democratically have a voice in crafting. The 1787 Prize brings those citizen voices back to center stage.

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Digital Learning • Learning Support

AI–Driven Practice Sets in Google Classroom

Google Education’s artificial intelligence (AI)–driven tools help increase engagement for K–12 learners with support and timely feedback. With Google Education’s interactive practice sets, students can receive one-to-one feedback and support without ever leaving their assignment.

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Professional Growth

Micro Professional Learning for Educators

ExPLorations are online, on-demand professional learning courses for all educators. These engaging microlearning sessions from EdCuration are designed for teachers and leaders to gain new strategies and application tools, all geared around improving professional practice.

Funding & Recognition

Find the Funds You Need for Your Special Projects

GetEdFunding is a free grant-finding resource sponsored by CDW•G that is dedicated to helping educators, schools, and other institutions identify the funding they need in budget-tight times. Experience the depth, breadth and ease of use of GetEdFunding. Visit the Deadlines Alert page frequently to learn about funding opportunities with deadlines coming up soon. If you’re looking for the latest funding opportunities, check out the Just In page to see opportunities that were recently added to GetEdFunding.

Start uncovering funds now and stay updated on fast-approaching deadlines and new opportunities.

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Digital Learning • Learning Support

Digital Destination Providing Historical Context to Today’s Issues

Ken Burns and his collaborators have been creating historical documentary films for more than 40 years. Known for a signature style that bring primary source documents, images, and archival video footage to life on screen, these films present the opportunity to pose thought-provoking questions for students and introduce new ideas, perspectives, and primary sources.

Professional Growth

Summer Institute for Leaders in Education

For nearly two decades, leaders from some of the largest urban public school districts in the country have turned to Harvard University to learn the art and science of management to improve student performance. From raising math scores to reducing chronic absenteeism, the Public Education Leadership Project (PELP) has served as a unique resource for the field, strengthening the management capacities of school leaders.

STEM • STEAM • STREAM

Science Labs with AI Grading and Feedback

InqITS (Inquiry Intelligent Tutoring System) is an online environment founded by university researchers in the life, earth, and physical sciences. InqITS puts students in control of their learning by leading an authentic inquiry experience through virtual labs.