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Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools Grants
The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools will again be seeking grant applications in the fall of 2008.
The Foundation awarded $15,000 in grants during 2006-07 and $30,000 during 2007-08 (see below). During 2008-2009 the Foundation again expects to award approximately $30,000 in grants.
The Foundation looks for innovative proposals that have a direct and measurable impact on student learning. Ideally, the grants will be used for significant and innovative curriculum changes that serve to motivate students and engage them in the learning process.
Key dates:
October 3rd - Initial proposals due.
October 17th - FEPS provides feedback provided regarding initial proposals.
November 14th - Final proposals due.
December 19th - Grants awarded.
This link provides a Grant Application and all background materials in Word format. Completed grant applications should be emailed to Jeff Parker at Eden Prairie High School or mailed as an attachment to info@foundationforepschools.org. Any questions can be emailed to either address.
December 2007 Awards
The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS) has awarded $30,000 in grants to six district staff members. The grants were awarded for innovative projects that have a direct and measurable impact on student learning. Grants were given to
- Matt Hardy, Cedar Ridge teacher, for a two-year project titled "Go Green: High-Tech Environmental Science in the Elementary School";
- Kay Rosheim, Prairie View teacher for a one-year project titled "Methods to Increase Non-Fiction Reading Instruction";
- Marcia Beezley, director of student support services, for research on the use of tabletop smartboards in special education;
- Terri Johnson, K-12 parent involvement coordinator, for a K-12 math night;
- Jennifer Totoritis, Forest Hills art teacher, to start an art club at that school; and
- Cindy Stark, Oak Point student support services coordinator, for ball chairs to be used in classrooms for special needs students.
During 2007, FEPS received nearly $190,000 in grant applications from 24 staff members. Grants are financed by private donations and by the annual Taste of Eatin' Prairie event.
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