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Deadline for $10,000 District Community Engagement Grant Looms

The deadline for the $10,000 ClassTag Community Engagement Grant is just nine days away. The program will recognize one school district for a "creative or successful new community engagement initiative" that took place in the 2021–2022 school year.

ClassTag is the maker of ClassTag Connect, a platform used by schools, districts and teachers to connect with families and other members of the community.

All public school districts in the United States are eligible for the grant. The $10,000 prize can be used toward "community engagement programs, supplies, and resources for the 2022-23 school year, according to ClassTag.

Details about the grant can be found on ClassTag's blog. The application form can be accessed at share.hsforms.com. The deadline is July 20.

ClassTag is also holding a daily sweepstakes throughout July for educators who submit a wishlist of classroom supplies. Further details for that sweepstakes can be found on ClassTag's school supply wishlist page.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .


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