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Scholars are doing lots of asking and predicting about the risks and rewards of generative artificial intelligence in school, but has anyone asked the all-knowing chatbots? MoreRegistration is free for this fully virtual Sept. 25 event, focused on "Building the Future-Ready Institution" in K-12 and higher education. More
Viewpoint & TRENDS
K–12 administration software provider Frontline Education recently released a new research brief regarding the use of AI adoption in schools, according to a news release. “Insights into K–12 AI Adoption: Educator Perspectives and Pathways Forward” was developed from the results of the Frontline Research and Learning Institute’s annual survey of district leaders. More
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New & Upcoming K–12 Grants
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Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences
Award: $100,000 to $333,333 (estimated)
Number of Awards: 3 to 7 (estimated)
Application Deadline: Aug. 15, 2024
Ongoing K–12 Grants
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Sponsor: Toshiba America Foundation
Award: Two categories: Up to $5,000 and Over $5,000
Number of Awards: Varies
Application Deadline: For grants up to $5,000, deadline is March 1 of each year, and every three months thereafter; for grants over $5,000, deadline is May 1 and Nov. 1 of each year
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Sponsor: Cloudflare
Award: Free Zero Trust security program for K–12 schools with up to 2,500 students
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Ongoing
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Sponsor: Inventionland Education
Award: Funds for Innovation Labs, professional development, and Innovation curriculum (varies by request)
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Ongoing (rolling)
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Sponsor: Association of American Educators Foundation
Award: $500
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year
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Sponsor: Association of American Educators Foundation
Award: $500
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year
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Sponsor: Edthena
Award: Varies based on district size; matching grant
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Ongoing (monthly reviews on the 30th of each month)
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Sponsor: Mobile Beacon
Award: Up to 25 laptops with one year of free 4G LTE high-speed internet each
Number of Awards: Varies
Application Deadline: Accepted year-round; awards granted on rolling basis
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Deadline: Ongoing (grants awarded on a rolling basis)
Upcoming Webinars
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Join this fireside chat webcast as THE Journal Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly will speak with funding experts about how schools can take advantage of remaining Category 2 funds to defend against cyber threats and support lean IT teams. We'll also discuss the possible changes that lie ahead for the E-Rate program, how to navigate the Category 2 application process, and best practices for funding success.
Date: Sept. 19, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM PT
Sponsor: Spectrum Enterprise a part of Charter Communications
Webinars on Demand
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Sponsors: Broadcom and Carahsoft
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Sponsor: Ooma
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Sponsor: IT Glue
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Sponsor: SchoolStatus
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Sponsor: SparkCognition
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