38 Fall 2014 x AEA Advocate
RESOURCES
Free & Inexpensive
JOIn the nea gpS netWOrk
The GPS Network is a free, open-to-
everyone, online professional learning
community created and maintained by the
National Education Association to connect
educators, parents, and stakeholders in public
education who want to connect, collaborate,
share, and learn. Using a discussion-group
format, it provides searchable data and
resources that allow users to know what is
important and to share what works for great
public schools to support student success.
Anyone can become a member, anyone can
start or join a discussion group, and anyone can
share resources and post questions, ideas, and
experiences with other site members. The NEA's
strength lies in its over 3 million members,
its local affiliates, and its state affiliates, all of
whom are committed to providing great public
schools for every student. The Great Public
Schools Network is an online platform designed
to empower users to do just that. Get involved
with the other great minds in education today at
www.gpsnetwork.org.
These resources are not
endorsed by the Arizona
Education Association
and may reflect the
biases of the provider.
Opportunities for Students
thrOugh eaCh OtherS eyeS
The nonprofit organization Through Each
Others Eyes (TEOE) encourages people around
the world to understand and appreciate diverse
cultures through photography. To honor gifted
photographer, Paul O'Neill, who passed away
October 2012, TEOE is offering a $1500 grant
to a Maricopa County high school teacher
and students who create a project involving
photography or video. The Paul O'Neill
Grant possible topics should embrace specific
humanitarian or environmental subjects.
Possible, but not limited to, topics might include
the handicapped, nonviolence, peace, bullying
or any environmental issue such as global
warming, air quality, marine pollution, oil spills,
renewable energy and so forth. Enjoy your
creativity with your students. Deadline for the
project will be no later than October 31, 2014.
A digital copy of the online application and
rules are at www.teoe.org or contact Executive
Director Kim Morgan at kimmorgan@cox.net.
You may also contact Education Chairperson
Marilyn Buehler at marilynbuehler@yahoo.com.
and other special needs. New or evolving
programs that integrate the arts into educational
programming are eligible for this $1,000
award. Apply online by September 30, 2014,
at mossfoundation.org/sites/mossfoundation.
garzawebdesign.com/files/images/Educator%20
Grant%20Application%20for%202014%20
Awarding.doc.
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.
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.
natIOnal aSSOCIatIOn Of Independent
SChOOlS: Challenge 20/20
National Association of Independent
Schools Challenge 20/20 Program provides an
opportunity for schools to develop globally
based, experiential curricula and to build
educational partnerships with schools around
the world. Challenge 20/20 students form
authentic bonds with students from across the
globe, and learn first-hand about cross-cultural
communication; together, teams tackle real
problems. This program is open to elementary
and secondary schools, public or private,
located anywhere in the world. Apply online
by August 15, 2014, at www.nais.org/Articles/
Pages/Challenge-20-20.aspx.
