By Delaine Johnson and Mike Lawrence for EdTech Magazine
As educators, we wonder if the kids are OK. A Rave Mobile Safety survey of more than 400 K–12 employees, released in March, found that student mental health is top of mind for 61 percent of respondents.
And while we sometimes feel helpless, we must remember there are small steps that educators can take to help students manage some complex emotions.
Cash-strapped teachers know that grants can bring much needed monies into the classroom to enhance learning experiences and engage students. But teachers often lack the time to prepare and write grant applications. Incorporating the grant application process into your classroom is a viable solution.
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Editor’s Note: This blog was originally posted in October 2017. We are reposting it in light of recent grant scams. For example, the Joyce Foundation was recently the victim of a scam that involved Facebook accounts falsely claiming to be affiliated with the Joyce Foundation. The accounts were contacting individuals through Facebook Messenger and offering to provide them with cash grants from the foundation. Government grants have also been used as a front for fraudulent activity. Grants.gov has great information on avoiding government grant scams.
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Community partnerships can be great opportunities for schools to not only connect students, parents, nonprofit organizations, and educators to increase funding chances, but also a measure to create advocacy for education and work towards achieving a common goal.
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In the previous month, educators were looking for funding opportunities in the areas of STEM education, vocational training, and field trips, as well as technology equipment. Check out which grants GetEdFunding educators viewed the most in the month of August.
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Last week, we looked at the first part of Valerie F. Leonard’s blog “The Soft Underbelly of Nonprofit Collaboration.” This week, we continue with part 2. Her blog focuses on the opportunities and pitfalls of collaboration between agencies and organizations.
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Everybody is talking about how important it is for organizations to work together. Few are addressing the potential pitfalls and vulnerabilities of partnership.
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Applying for federal funding is intricate and must be done with the utmost care. This blog offers three tips for grant writers to highlight the impact of their projects. The following case uses the example of a federal grant to support a wildlife restoration project.
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In our GetEdFunding Glossary, we highlight common and important grant-writing terms that you should know.
Continue Reading In the previous month, teachers searched GetEdFunding for opportunities to support science programs, career and college readiness, early childhood education, and professional development. Check out which grants GetEdFunding educators viewed the most in the month of July.
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