District Wide Information

Marshall teachers below are some grant opportunities available. Be sure to notice deadlines.

The Minnesota Business Partnership Education Foundation is proud once again to administer the Qwest Foundation Teachers & Technology Grant Program. Applications are being accepted through Nov. 30. Nearly $100,000 in grants will be presented to Minnesota public school teachers in April and May of 2010. http://www.mnbp.com/article.cfm?aid=6&atid=90&cid=2

McDonald's USA: Champion Kid CorrespondentsMcDonald's USA is offering the chance for 10 young people from across the country to attend the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games in February 2010 as a McDonald's Champion Kid and hometown correspondent. Maximum award: a trip to Vancouver, Canada for 4 days and 3 nights for winner and parent or legal guardian to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games to attend events, meet athletes, tour cultural sites of Canada, meet other participants from around the world, and as serve as a McDonald's Champion Kid Correspondent. Champion Kid Correspondents report back to their friends, family, and the world all about what they are experiencing at the Olympic Winter Games by posting online journals, videos, and photos. Eligibility: American youth ages 11-14. Deadline: October 30, 2009.http://www.mcdonalds.com/championkids

Payless ShoeSource: Holiday Giving CampaignPayless ShoeSource's 2009 Holiday Giving Campaign provides new shoes to children in need throughout the United States. Payless will award allotments of $15 merchandise gift coupons to nonprofit organizations in order for its clients to receive new shoes for the holiday season. Maximum award: varies. Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations in the U.S. and registered charities in Canada that serve disadvantaged children in an area where Payless stores are easily accessible. Deadline: October 30, 2009.http://www.paylessgives.com

College Board: Bob Costas GrantsBob Costas Grants support exceptional teachers who through their innovative teaching methods motivate their students to write. Winning teachers are awarded grants to enhance successful projects currently under way. Projects can be carried out in school (public or nonpublic), through an after-school writing workshop, or during a summer program. Maximum award: $2,000. Eligibility: Teachers from all academic disciplines grades 6-12. Deadline: November 20, 2006.

AAPT: High School Physics Teacher GrantThe American Association of Physics Teachers High School Physics Teacher Grant will reward a proposal designed to result in better teaching practice, student understanding and interest, and increased class enrollment. The proposal may use a new teaching method or an adaptation of an existing idea. Maximum award: $500. Eligibility: members of AAPT. Deadline: December 1, 2009.http://www.aapt.org/Grants/hsgrant.cfm