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| IT Spotlight
			At San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District in Central Texas, transparency and communication are critical to student success. We spoke with the district's chief of communications and technology about how how consistent communication between educators and families builds relationships, trust, and a foundation of student support. More
 
 
 K-12 Technology News
			New & Upcoming K–12 Grants 
	
   
    
    
    Sponsor: Toshiba America FoundationAward: 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
    
    Sponsor: Scholarship AmericaAward: In recognition of effective and innovative projects that improve student learnin, all finalists receive $2,000; additional bonus awards of $25,000 (first place), $10,000 (second place), and $5,000 (third place)
 Number of Awards: 50
 Application Deadline: April 19, 2024
 Ongoing K–12 Grants 
	 
    
    Sponsor: CloudflareAward: Free Zero Trust security program for K–12 schools with up to 2,500 students
 Number of Awards: Not specified
 Application Deadline: Ongoing
    
    Sponsor: Inventionland EducationAward: Funds for Innovation Labs, professional development, and Innovation curriculum (varies by request)
 Number of Awards: Not specified
 Application Deadline: Ongoing (rolling)
    
    Sponsor: Association of American Educators FoundationAward: $500
 Number of Awards: Not specified
 Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year
    
    Sponsor: Association of American Educators FoundationAward: $500
 Number of Awards: Not specified
 Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year
    
    Sponsor: EdthenaAward: Varies based on district size; matching grant
 Number of Awards: Not specified
 Application Deadline: Ongoing (monthly reviews on the 30th of each month)
    
    Sponsor: Mobile BeaconAward: 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
    
    Deadline: Ongoing (grants awarded on a rolling basis) 
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