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RESOURCES Teacher Opportunities RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES NEA Foundation Learning and Leadership Grants Summer.13advo.indd 34 The Learning and Leadership grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of the following 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. Apply online at www.neafoundation.org/pages/ learning-leadership-grants. DonorsChoose.org DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America post classroom project requests on the website, and you can give any amount to the project that most inspires you. DonorsChoose.org lets you share your classroom needs with a thriving community eager to help. Supporters have brought teachers' ideas to life in more than half of all U.S. public schools. When a project reaches its funding goal, they ship the materials to the school. Donors get photos of the project taking place, a letter from the teacher, and insight into how every dollar was spent. Donors who give over $50 also receive hand-written thank-yous from the students. Visit www.donorschoose.org for more information. McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation Teacher Development Grants The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation Teacher Development Grants provide funding to individuals or small teams of teachers in the formation and implementation of groundbreaking K-12 classroom instruction. The grants provide opportunities for teachers to integrate fresh strategies that encourage critical inquiry and to observe their effects on students. Teachers have the opportunity to reflect and write about their projects, as well as to share their results with other teachers. The Foundation awards grants to individuals in amounts up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of three years, provided the eligibility require- ments continue to be met. Apply online at mccartheydressman.org/teacher-developmentgrants by April 15, 2013. Toshiba 6-12 Grants Science and math teachers in public or private (non-profit) schools may apply for grants to support classroom science and math education. Endorsement from a school official is required. Before submitting a completed proposal, teachers are welcome to call the Toshiba America Foundation at 212-596-0620 to discuss their project ideas. To learn more about the application process and the Foundation's grant-making guidelines call 212-596-0620. Applications for grades 6 thru 12 for grants less than $5,000 are accepted at anytime. For grant requests of more than $5,000, deadlines are February 1 and August 1 (or first business day of February and August). Apply online at www.toshiba.com/ taf/612_apply.jsp. CVS Caremark Community Grants To ensure a positive impact, the CVS Caremark Community Grants program will focus on inclusive programs and programs for children with disabilities under age 21; academic and enrichment programs at public schools; and programs that provide access to quality health care services and health education for at-risk and underserved populations of all ages. Organizations must be serving communities where CVS Caremark has a business presence. This includes organizations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico with the exception of Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Apply online at info.cvscaremark. com/community/our-impact/community-grants by October 31, 2013. 2013 Samsung Grant Competition Samsung wants to help teachers upgrade the quality of technology in American schools. The 2013 Samsung Grant program is simple. The Samsung Foundation is offering ten (10) SAMCAM 760 document cameras to worthy schools based on the lesson plan they submitted. Including a document camera in your lesson plans is an excellent way to focus an entire class on a single subject and enhance their learning experience. The Grant is offered to any school, public or private, located within the United States or its territories. The application must be completed 34 Summer 2013 x AEA Advocate 3/18/13 12:03 PM