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Ideas and Opportunities 4/15/2005
NEWS
AND OPINION
From PEN Weekly Newsblast
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Reaching
the Older Reader
Susan Black goes to great lengths to avoid using the
word "crisis." But when it comes to literacy,
she’s convinced the word applies. The number of
poor readers in the nation’s schools is staggering:
According to the National Assessment of Educational
Progress……
From Pre-K Now –
Landmark
Report By Elementary School Principals Advocates Early
Childhood Education -- Preschool -- for Nation's Children
US Newswire
It also helps principals make the case that high-quality
early childhood education, as identified by the standards,
is an essential investment.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
From The Center for Health and
Health Care in Schools –
Tiger
Woods Foundation -- Programs for Children
The Tiger Woods Foundation provides opportunities to
children and families who are underserved. The Foundation
awards grants in the following areas: education, youth
development, and health and welfare. Its geographic
focus is American cities. Grants usually range from
$2,500 to $25,000. The application process is open to
most 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Visit the website
for more information! Next Deadline:
May 1, 2005. Grants will be awarded July 15.
The Foundation also offers scholarships and other programs
for children, including the "In the City Golf Clinic
& Festival" this summer in Syracuse!
From the Foundation Center –
Jordan
Fundamentals Program Offers Support for Teachers in
Low-Income School
The program is presented by the Jordan Brand, a division
of Nike, Inc. and administered by Scholarship America....
Deadline: June 15, 2005
Teachers
Invited to Apply for ING Unsung Heroes Awards Program
At least one award will be granted in each of the fifty
United States, provided one or more qualified applications
are received from each state.... Deadline:
April 30, 2005
Fordham
Foundation Invites Nominations for Excellence in Education
Prizes
The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation is accepting nominations
for its annual prizes honoring education excellence
in the United States.... Deadline:
May 13, 2005
KnowledgeWorks
Foundation Begins 2nd Annual National Search for Excellent
Schools
The program seeks schools across the United States to
serve as "shining examples of schools that meet
the needs of both students and the surrounding community...."
Deadline: June 24, 2005
Community
Colleges Invited to Apply for MetLife Foundation Community
College Excellence Award
Community colleges across the United States are invited
to apply for the 2006 MetLife Foundation Community College
Excellence Award. Sponsored by the MetLife Foundation
and administered by Jobs for the Future, the MetLife
Foundation Community College Excellence Award celebrates
and highlights the accomplishments of colleges that
are helping less-advantaged youth and adults succeed
and advance in college and careers.
Deadline: August 31, 2005
NOTE: If you have difficulty accessing
any of these items, please contact nvolk@unitedway-cny.org.
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