The NEA Foundation Student Achievement Grants “provide funds to improve the academic achievement of students by engaging in critical thinking and problem-solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter”. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.
Maximum award: $5,000.
Eligibility: practicing U.S. public school teachers, public school education support professionals, or faculty or staff at public higher education institutions.
Deadline: October 15, 2011.
Guidelines are found here:
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm
Notice: WGBY is not affiliated with this grantmaking opportunity and is just spreading the word about its availability. All questions about the grant should be addressed to the NEA.