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Welcome to the latest edition of the Action Bulletin.
The U.S. Department of Education has released information about a new round of funding through the Investing in Innovation (i3) fund. School districts and nonprofit organizations in partnership with school districts or schools are eligible to compete for these grants.
Also, there is an opportunity your sixth-grade Gateway To Technology teachers to recognized with a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. But you must act quickly.
There are also a couple of reminders on:
- Shipments from the PLTW warehouse
- Access to the Student Assessment System
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i3 Grant Applications Now Available
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The U.S. Department of Education is inviting applications for new "Scale-up" and "Validation" grants available through its Investing in Innovation (i3) fund.
- School districts and nonprofit organizations in partnership with school districts or schools are eligible to compete for nearly $150 million.
- Grant awards will be made to those with the strongest proposals for expanding promising or effective educational practices to improve learning for high-need students.
The 2012 Scale-up and Validation competitions will fund projects across five priority areas including promoting STEM education.
- Pre-applications for i3 Development grants are due April 9.
- Applications for the Scale-up and Validation grants are due May 29.
- Peer reviewers will determine the highest rated applicants in all three categories.
- The highest rated applicants will be announced in the fall. Awards will be announced no later than December 31, 2012.
Download the Scale-up Application Package
Download the Validation Application Package
Learn more about the i3 Fund
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Nominate a Teacher for PAEMST Honor
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The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the U.S.
Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.
Presidential awardees receive a certificate signed by the President of the United States, a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities, and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.
Currently K-6 science and mathematics teachers are eligible to be nominated.
- Principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public may nominate exceptional mathematics and science teachers.
- You must do so by Sunday, April 1.
- The nomination form is short and only asks for basic information about your nominee and his or her school.
- Teachers may also nominate themselves.
- Nominated teachers have until May 1 to complete the application.
To nominate a teacher or nominate yourself for the award, go to PAESMT.org. |
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Shipments from PLTW Resume Next Week
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As mentioned in the last Action Bulletin for Schools, product orders from the past two weeks that are shipped from PLTW are currently being held and will be sent next week.
During this time, PLTW is transitioning its warehouse operations from New York to our new headquarters in Indiana.
Orders for products shipped by PLTW that were received after March 19 will be shipped next week.
These items include:
- fischertechnik Kits
- FPGA Boards
- Boe-Bots
- Fetal Dopplers
- Alt Energy Upgrade Kits
Products shipped directly to schools by suppliers will not be affected.
If you have any questions, please contact our School Support team.
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Student Assessment Reminders
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The Assessment System will remain offline from now until April 23 when the Spring Testing Cycle opens. During this time, schools will not have access to student assessments or reports.
If your school submitted a Student Population File, you should expect to see your students in the Student Assessment System when it opens on April 23. At that time, you can login and create your class(es).
For general student assessment questions, contact assessment@pltw.org. For all questions regarding the Student Assessment System, including technical support, contact assessment_techsupport@pltw.org.
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