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AEA Advocate | Spring 2015 35 Teacher Opportunities RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES NEA FOUNDATION: LEARNING & LEADERSHIP GRANTS NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of two purposes: Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research; grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment. Public school teachers grades K-12; public school education support professionals; or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions are eligible for these $2,000 and $5,000 grants. Apply online by June 1, 2015 at www.neafoundation.org/ pages/learning-leadership-grants. QATAR FOUNDATION: THE WISE PRIZE FOR EDUCATION The WISE Prize for Education recognizes an individual or a team of up to six people for an outstanding contribution to education. The achievements of the nominated individual or team should have had a signifi cant and lasting impact upon education at any level and should demonstrate an inspiring and visionary approach. Winners will receive a gold medal and US $500,000. Individuals or institutions - including schools, international organizations, and private companies - from anywhere in the world are eligible. Apply online by March 31, 2015 at www.wise-qatar. org/2015-wise-prize-education. MCCARTHEY DRESSMAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION: ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT GRANTS The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic Enrichment Grants designed to develop in-class and extra-curricular programs that improve student learning. The foundation considers proposals that foster understanding, deepen students' knowledge, and provide opportunities to expand awareness of the world around them. Winners receive $10,000 per year for three years. Open to educators employed by schools or non-profi t organizations with the background and experience to complete the project successfully who have direct and regular contact with students in grades pre-k to 12 from low-income households. Apply online by April 15, 2015 at mccartheydressman.org/ academic-enrichment-grants. WORLD OF CHILDREN: EDUCATION AWARD The World of Children Education Award recognizes individuals making extraordinary contributions to the lives of vulnerable children in their educational development. Winners receive $50,000. Nominees must do this work over and above their normal employment, or work for little or no pay, have been doing this work for a minimum of 10 years, and have an existing non-profi t organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded. Apply online at www.worldofchildren. org/theaward/awards-we-give/education-award by April 1, 2015. FUND FOR TEACHERS The Fund for Teachers provides funds for direct grants up to $5,000 to teachers to support summer learning opportunities of their own design. Teachers who work with students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, with a minimum of three years teaching experience, full-time, spending at least 50 percent of the time in the classroom at the time grants are approved and made are eligible to apply. Visit www.fundforteachers.org for more information and to apply. TEACH FOR THE PLANET DonorsChoose.org is excited to partner with the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to identify the most innovative environmental science, climate change, and sustainability projects. Learn about how you can get resources into your classroom at www.donorschoose.org/teachfortheplanet. EXCELLENCE IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT The 2014-2015 Excellence in Civic Engagement School Application is now available. Enter your school to be recognized as one of Arizona's Civic Engagement Schools for their work in helping prepare our students to participate as active and responsible citizens. The "Arizona Civic Engagement School" designation will do Continues on p. 37.