************************************************************** Net Happenings - From Educational CyberPlayGround ************************************************************** Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 06:13:48 EST From: Bonnie Bracey <BBracey@xxxxxxx> Subject: $240,000 for educators who pioneer new teaching methods To: K12ADMIN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx $240,000 for educators who pioneer new teaching methods Grant Title: Education's Unsung Heroes Awards Organization: ING U.S. Financial Services Eligibility: K-12 teachers Value: $2,000 to $27,000 per award Deadline: April 30, 2004 The Education's Unsung Heroes Awards are given to K-12 educators who pioneer new methods and techniques that improve student learning. Educators must submit applications describing projects they have initiated or have envisioned for the future. Their applications are judged on the project description, benefits to students, and use of funds. Each year, 100 finalists are selected to receive $2,000 awards. Award checks are made payable jointly to the recipient and to his or her school. Of the 100 finalists, three receive additional financial awards: first place gets an additional $25,000; second place gets an additional $10,000; and third place gets an additional $5,000. Contact: (866) 464-8727 source http://www.eschoolnews.com/erc/funding/opps.cfm http://www.ing.com/us/about/connect/education/unsung_heroes.html <>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<> EDUCATIONAL CYBERPLAYGROUND http://www.edu-cyberpg.com VENDORS REACH THE EDUCATION MARKET FREE EDUCATION VENDOR DIRECTORY LISTING Find PREMIUM & FEATURED MERCHANT LISTING ALSO http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Directory/default.asp HOT LIST OF SCHOOLS ONLINE http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Schools/default.asp SERVICES http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/PS/Home_Products.html Net Happenings,K12 Newsletters, Network Newsletters http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Community/index.html <>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>