THE News Update: Survey: More Educators Are Using Social Media for Fundraising

5/7/2015

News & Issues

IMS Global Launches K-12 Open EdTech Ecosystem Initiative
IMS Global Learning Consortium has launched a new initiative designed to make school leaders aware of the availability and benefits of open interoperability standards.
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Survey: More Educators Are Using Social Media for Fundraising
According to the sixth annual CASE/Huron/mStoner Social Media Survey, 57 percent of respondents reported using social media to fundraise in 2015, compared to 47 percent in 2014.
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Lancaster ISD Receives 2.2 Million STEM Grant
Educate Texas, a public-private initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas, has received a $2.2 million grant from the Texas Instruments (IT) Foundation to further the development of a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) district in Lancaster Independent School District.
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New Book Offers Guidance on Flipping Science Instruction
Written by Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams, the new book shows science teachers how to use the flipped model in conjunction with established science teaching and learning strategies, such as guided inquiry, modeling and lab-driven learning.
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Brigham Young U To Host Chem Open Lab Day For Middle, High School Students
Brigham Young University will host its third annual Chem Open Lab Day May 9 and 16 in an effort to encourage students in grades 7-12 to pursue an education in chemistry.
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City Year, College Week Live Partner on College Admissions, AmeriCorps Recruits
City Year is partnering with College Week Live in an effort to help guide more students through college admissions.
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Upcoming K–12 Grants

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Naiku Innovative Teacher Grant
Deadline: Ongoing (approx. 10 awards per month)

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