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AEA Advocate x Special Election Edition 2014 45 RESOURCES nsta/Vernier soFtware & technoLoGY: Vernier technoLoGY awards National Science Teachers Association Vernier Technology Awards recognize the innovative use of data collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or handheld in the science classroom. Winners will receive $1,000 towards expenses to attend the NSTA National Conference, $1,000 in cash for the teacher, and $1,000 in Vernier products. Apply online by November 30, 2014, at www. nsta.org/about/awards.aspx?lid=tnavhp#vernier. the awesoMe Foundation: Grants For Projects The Awesome Foundation funds projects that challenge and expand our understanding of our individual and communal potentials, bringing communities together, casting aside social inhibitions and boundaries for a moment. Apply online at www.awesomefoundation.org/en/faq. FarMers insurance: thank a MiLLion teachers Grants Farmers Insurance knows that most every teacher spends money out of their own pocket for basic classroom supplies and programs like the National Board Certification. The Thank a Million Teachers initiative wants to help. Throughout 2014, Farmers Insurance is awarding grants of up to $2,500 each to teachers across America that can be put towards classroom supplies or National Board Certification. Apply online by October 30, 2014, at www.thankamillionteachers.com/ submit-a-proposal. 2015 nationaL kind teacher oF the Year The National Kind Teacher Award Program honors pre K-12 classroom teachers who include humane lessons in the curriculum or inspire students to act on behalf of animals in an effective, innovative manner. The Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates have given this award annually since 1981, recognizing outstanding teachers who consistently incorporate humane education into the curriculum and/or motivate students to get involved in community service for animals. Apply online by February 15, 2015, at www. humanesociety.org/parents_educators/award/ national_kind_teacher_award.html. schooL in-serVice traininG Grants For Grades 9-12 teachers The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is offering $4,000 School In-Service Training Grants for 9th-12th grade teachers to provide financial assistance to secondary schools for in-service education in mathematics. Costs may include honoraria and expenses for consultants, materials, substitute time, and conference or workshop registrations. No funds may be used for staff travel or equipment. Only schools with at least one current full individual or e-members of NCTM are eligible to apply for this grant. No school may receive more than one award administered by the Mathematics Education Trust in the same academic year. Past recipients of this grant are not eligible to reapply. Activities are to be completed between September 1, 2015, and August 31, 2016. While this grant does not fund the purchase of technology, proposals including professional development involving the use of technology to enhance student learning are encouraged. Apply online by May 4, 2015, at www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=2942. GLobaL teacher Prize Do you know a teacher worthy of recognition and celebration? The Global Teacher Prize is an annual one million dollar award from the Varkey GEMS Foundation to be given to a super-special teacher. One innovative and caring teacher who has made an inspirational impact on their students and their community will receive the reward of a lifetime. If you're a teacher currently teaching children in a compulsory setting or between the ages 5-18, you can apply today. If you know a teacher who deserves to win the Global Teacher Prize, you can nominate a teacher. Why apply for the Global Teacher Prize? • Potential for national and international recognition of your achievements — Special Commendation for outstanding applicants in each region • Potential to be invited to the Global Education and Skills Forum 2015 in Dubai as one of 10 Finalists • Potential to win the Global Teacher Prize and receive prize of US$1 million • Potential to have the Varkey GEMS Foundation make introductions to organizations who may be able to support relevant projects submitted by applicants. For more information and to apply online, visit www.globalteacherprize.org.