Freida J. Riley Teacher Award

The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation presents the Freida J. Riley Teacher Award to an American teacher who works with a physical disability, teaches in an especially challenging educational environment, or has performed a heroic act by making an exceptional, personal or physical sacrifice on behalf of students. In 2002, the Foundation's Board of Trustees increased the award from $5,000 to $10,000.

The Deadline for Nominations is Monday, February 4, 2008.

http://www.columbusfdn.org/freidajriley/default.asp

FORECAST OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2008
http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html

Intel Schools of Distinction

Every year, Intel honors U.S. schools that have demonstrated excellence in math and science education as Intel Schools of Distinction. One elementary, one middle and one high school in each of two categories - math and science - receive $10,000 cash grants and $150,000 in products and services from sponsors.

One of the six winning schools is chosen as the Star Innovator, and receives an additional $15,000 grant from the Intel Foundation as well as additional products and services.
http://www.intel.com/education/schoolsofdistinction/