Proposals should demonstrate creativity and emphasize innovative ways of teaching mathematics or assessing student learning. Deadline is January 9, 2002. Project should demonstrate creativity, involve risk-taking, possess a visionary quality, and model a novel way of presenting science. Toshiba and the National Science Teachers Association are accepting applications for ExploraVision awards. Students in K-12, with teacher advisors, propose creative ideas for future technology and computer equipment.
Winners receive U.S. savings bonds.
Grants may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, and professional fees. Grant funds may also pay for professional development necessary to implement innovative ideas. The American Watercolor Society will fund the cost of tuition and materials for attending an instruction period in watercolor painting of at least five days but not more than 6 months in duration. Active teachers at the high school or college level are eligible. Deadline is at least three months in advance of the start date of the instruction.