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Gay-Straight Alliance Encouragement Grant Fernando Sanchez, AEA Member, South Mountain High School GSA Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Encouragement Grants offer opportunities for Gay-Straight Alliances in Arizona to pursue their mission of improving the school climate for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. AEA Presidential Award for Excellence in Education News Coverage Chris Dabovich Managing Editor, San Pedro Valley News-Sun Derek Staahl Investigative Reporter, AZ Family Channel 3 & 5 This award recognizes print, radio, and television reporters for exceptional work in covering education issues and events. Diversity Grant Carolyn McCleary Chandler Education Association Gerald Neal Phoenix Union High School District CTA The Diversity Grant offers opportunities to develop and pursue instructional programs or curriculum that promote diversity, tolerance, and respect for humankind. SUMMER 2018 | ADVOCATE 13 Peggy Newendyke Santan JHS Chandler EA Kelley Perry Paradise Valley HS Madison CTA / Paradise Valley EA Derek Born Coconino HS Flagstaff EA Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant This grant was developed in response to the pressure put on public schools to scale back on athletic programs due to shrinking state education budgets combined with the increasing demands to achieve higher academic results. AEA Partners in Education Award Mark and Megan Adams Owners, G&F Pizza Mary Ellen Loebl Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Marana Schools 2340 Foundation Dan Post, President This award demonstrates the AEA's strong believe in the importance of community support to the success of our public schools. The award honors corporations, local businesses, individuals, or community groups that exhibit exemplary support for local public schools.