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From: Cayme, Cheryl M [mailto:cheryl.m.cayme@bankofamerica.com]
Dear Community Partner:
Happy New Year!
I'm pleased to share that Bank of America is bringing the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative (NEI) to our community for the 6th year. As you know, it is a program of our Charitable Foundation and enables us to recognize and reward non-profit organizations, local heroes, and student leaders for their contributions to communities across the country.
At this time, I'm reaching out to ask that you encourage outstanding high school students in their junior or senior year to apply for the Student Leaders component of NEI. The award recipients will be students who have shown interest and enthusiasm for the kind of community work that might some day make them leaders in their neighborhoods, cities, and beyond.
Selected students will receive a paid summer internship with a local non-profit organization and participate in a six day, all expense paid leadership summit in Washington, D.C.
Applications can be submitted and a full description can be found at www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders. You may also review the attached brochure for more information. Please share this opportunity with potential candidates and with your colleagues that may work with high school students and note that the deadline to apply is Friday, February 20.
Our selection committee will include community leaders and will meet in the spring to select winners.
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to your participation!
Cheryl M. Cayme
Market Specialist
Bank of America - San Francisco/East Bay
Phone: (415) 913.4129
Fax: (415) 913.3267
cheryl.m.cayme@bankofamerica.com
Friday, February 6, 2009
Service-Learning Leadership Institute 2009
From: Herczog_Michelle <Herczog_Michelle@lacoe.edu>
The Los Angeles County Office of Education
is proud to announce
2009 California Service-Learning
Leadership Institute
The Changing Face of California:
Youth Service
Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond
February 9 – 11, 2009
Anaheim Sheraton
Anaheim, California
The 2009 Institute focuses on expanding service in schools and in communities because research confirms that service-learning has the power to motivate students from all levels of ability and social backgrounds to graduate from high school and be engaged in their communities. We know that service-learning and youth service can meet the challenges of the changing face of California. We have much work to do, and the Service Learning Leadership Institute is an excellent venue to learn how to do it best.
More information can be found in the attached file.
Full Registration Options
Adult Late: Jan 18 - Feb. 7: $375
Adult On-site: Feb. 9 - 11: $425
K-12 Student: $100
Single Day Registration Options
Adult: $150/day before Feb. 7, $175/day on-site
K-12 Student: $30/day before Feb. 7, $50 on-site
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY AT:www.yscal.org
The Los Angeles County Office of Education
is proud to announce
2009 California Service-Learning
Leadership Institute
The Changing Face of California:
Youth Service
Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond
February 9 – 11, 2009
Anaheim Sheraton
Anaheim, California
The 2009 Institute focuses on expanding service in schools and in communities because research confirms that service-learning has the power to motivate students from all levels of ability and social backgrounds to graduate from high school and be engaged in their communities. We know that service-learning and youth service can meet the challenges of the changing face of California. We have much work to do, and the Service Learning Leadership Institute is an excellent venue to learn how to do it best.
More information can be found in the attached file.
Full Registration Options
Adult Late: Jan 18 - Feb. 7: $375
Adult On-site: Feb. 9 - 11: $425
K-12 Student: $100
Single Day Registration Options
Adult: $150/day before Feb. 7, $175/day on-site
K-12 Student: $30/day before Feb. 7, $50 on-site
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY AT:www.yscal.org
Abraham Lincoln Fellowship
From: Kristen Cruz [mailto:KCruz@cde.ca.gov]
Horace Mann-Abraham Lincoln Fellowship
K-12 teachers of any discipline are invited to apply for the 2009 Horace Mann-Abraham
Lincoln Fellowship. The program includes a five-day summer institute in Springfield, Illinois. Participants will visit several historical sites including Lincoln’s home, Lincoln’s tomb and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Presentations about Lincoln’s life and the Civil War era will be made by top experts. Winning fellows will receive roundtrip transportation, lodging, and most meals.
For more information visit https://www.horacemann.com/resources/fellowships/default.aspx (Outside Source).
Kristen Cruz, Consultant
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 4309
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-323-6407
Fax: 916-323-2807
kcruz@cde.ca.gov
Horace Mann-Abraham Lincoln Fellowship
K-12 teachers of any discipline are invited to apply for the 2009 Horace Mann-Abraham
Lincoln Fellowship. The program includes a five-day summer institute in Springfield, Illinois. Participants will visit several historical sites including Lincoln’s home, Lincoln’s tomb and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Presentations about Lincoln’s life and the Civil War era will be made by top experts. Winning fellows will receive roundtrip transportation, lodging, and most meals.
For more information visit https://www.horacemann.com/resources/fellowships/default.aspx (Outside Source).
Kristen Cruz, Consultant
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 4309
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-323-6407
Fax: 916-323-2807
kcruz@cde.ca.gov
Abraham Lincoln Teach-In
From: Gary Dei Rossi [mailto:gdeirossi@sjcoe.net]
National Teach-In: The Life and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln
Sponsored by The History Channel and the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The History Channel, together with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, will feature a National Teach-In on the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln on Thursday, February 12th, 2009 at 10:30 AM PST.
The teach-in will take place at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Teachers, students, and families will find enrichment resources and study guides at the History Channel's Lincoln site which may be used at any time and/or can help prepare for the event. Registration for the webcast, which is free, will open in January.
Featured Lincoln Speakers
This special live event will feature two Lincoln scholars, Matthew Pinsker and Harold Holzer, sharing their expertise and answering students' questions from all over the country. The content is recommended for middle through high school, with a particular emphasis on 8th grade, and easily fits within all fifty states' standards of learning.
How Can You Participate?
Educators and students nationwide can tune-in and view this LIVE webcast online at www.history.com/lincoln on February 12 at 10:30 AM PST.
Questions?
Contact The History Channel via email at lincoln@aetn.com.
The National Teach-In on Lincoln is part of the History Channel's Give a Lincoln for Lincoln ™ campaign. The History Channel is also a partner in the History Summit Campaign to fight back against the marginization of history-social science in California's schools.
National Teach-In: The Life and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln
Sponsored by The History Channel and the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The History Channel, together with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, will feature a National Teach-In on the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln on Thursday, February 12th, 2009 at 10:30 AM PST.
The teach-in will take place at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Teachers, students, and families will find enrichment resources and study guides at the History Channel's Lincoln site which may be used at any time and/or can help prepare for the event. Registration for the webcast, which is free, will open in January.
Featured Lincoln Speakers
This special live event will feature two Lincoln scholars, Matthew Pinsker and Harold Holzer, sharing their expertise and answering students' questions from all over the country. The content is recommended for middle through high school, with a particular emphasis on 8th grade, and easily fits within all fifty states' standards of learning.
How Can You Participate?
Educators and students nationwide can tune-in and view this LIVE webcast online at www.history.com/lincoln on February 12 at 10:30 AM PST.
Questions?
Contact The History Channel via email at lincoln@aetn.com.
The National Teach-In on Lincoln is part of the History Channel's Give a Lincoln for Lincoln ™ campaign. The History Channel is also a partner in the History Summit Campaign to fight back against the marginization of history-social science in California's schools.
Teachers 4 Social Justice News!
From: Teachers 4 Social Justice [mailto:teachers4socialjustice@yahoo.com]
Dear Avi,
Teachers 4 Social Justice presents:
*PUBLIC EDUCATION 411
Come listen and participate in a series of community conversations on what's happening in public education. In February, get the 411 on:
Unpacking the Terms:
Social Justice, Equity, Academic Achievement, "Predictive Power of Demographics", Achievement Gap, and more!
Join a group of classroom teachers as explore at the terminology of social justice education and what we can do in our classrooms to bring the vision to life!
Location and Date TBA, San Francisco, CA Keep an eye on http://www.t4sj.org for announcements
*3rd Annual Association of Raza Educators (A.R.E.) Conference
"Rethinking Social Justice: Ser Pueblo, Hacer Pueblo, y Estar Con El Pueblo"
February 28, 2009
Santee Education Complex
1921 S. Maple Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!! Visit http://www.razaeducators.org
Call for Proposals!
Submission Deadline:
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Dear Avi,
Teachers 4 Social Justice presents:
*PUBLIC EDUCATION 411
Come listen and participate in a series of community conversations on what's happening in public education. In February, get the 411 on:
Unpacking the Terms:
Social Justice, Equity, Academic Achievement, "Predictive Power of Demographics", Achievement Gap, and more!
Join a group of classroom teachers as explore at the terminology of social justice education and what we can do in our classrooms to bring the vision to life!
Location and Date TBA, San Francisco, CA Keep an eye on http://www.t4sj.org for announcements
*3rd Annual Association of Raza Educators (A.R.E.) Conference
"Rethinking Social Justice: Ser Pueblo, Hacer Pueblo, y Estar Con El Pueblo"
February 28, 2009
Santee Education Complex
1921 S. Maple Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!! Visit http://www.razaeducators.org
Call for Proposals!
Submission Deadline:
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Service Learning Grants and Funding Opportunities
From: Herczog_Michelle <Herczog_Michelle@lacoe.edu>
The Los Angeles County Office of Education
is proud to announce..
Service Learning Grants
and Funding Opportunities
Sprint Character Education Grant Program
Acceptance Period: Feb. 2, 2009 at 9am through Feb. 27, 2009 at 6pm
Maximum Award: $5,000 (Individual Schools) $25,000 (Districts)
Sprint and the Sprint Foundation are committed to supporting K–12 education initiatives within the focus area of character education. The Sprint Character Education Grant Program accepts applications for funding of character education programs promoting leadership, youth volunteerism, character education and school pride. Grants will fund the purchase of resource materials, supplies, teacher training and equipment that facilitates character education for K-12 students.
Examples of programs that the Sprint Character Education Grant Program will fund include:
Character education curriculum and character education teacher training
Direct project related costs for service learning programs
Leadership and mentor training
The program is open to all US public schools (K-12) and US public school districts and provides grant funding to support character education programs.
For more information, visit: the Sprint Character Education Grant Program at:
http://www.sprint.com/responsibility/education/character/index.html .
-------------------------<<>>----------------------------
ING Unsung Heroes
ING Foundation
Deadline: April 30, 2009
Maximum Award: $2000-$25,000
Number of Awards: 103
Purpose: Are you an educator with a class project that is short on funding but long on potential? Do you know a teacher looking for grant dollars? ING Unsung Heroes® could help you turn great ideas into reality for students.
For more than 10 years, and with $3.0 million in awarded grants, ING Unsung Heroes has proven to be an A+ program with educators. The program’s “alumni” have inspired success in the classroom and impacted countless numbers of students. Each year, 100 educators are selected to receive $2,000 to help fund their innovative class projects. Three of those are chosen to receive the top awards of an additional $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000
Eligibility:
All K-12 education professionals, whether or not they are clients of ING, are eligible. Specifically, these individuals must be:
employed by an accredited K-12 public or private school located in the United States
Full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, or classified staff with effective projects that improve student learning
Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, disability, or national origin. Previous recipients of ING Unsung Heroes awards are not eligible to apply for another award.
More Information: Download the Application <http://www.ing-usa.com/us/stellent2/groups/dc/documents/companylobinformation/001143.pdf > . Questions regarding the program should be addressed to Scholarship America: Phone: (507) 931-1682 or (800) 537-4180; E-mail: ing@scholarshipamerica.org
URL: http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/CorporateCitizenship/Education/INGUnsungHeroes/index.htm
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Teaching Tolerance Grants For Teachers and Classrooms No Deadline
Maximum Award: $500 - $2500
Teaching Tolerance offers grants of $500 to $2500 to preK-12 classroom teachers for projects designed to reduce prejudice among youth, improve intergroup relations in schools and/or support educator professional development in these areas. Proposals from other community organizations and houses of worship will be considered on the basis of direct student impact.
Types of Grants Funded
Projects funded by Teaching Tolerance encourage intergroup relations and tend to be:
Small-scale, resourceful and student-focused
Focused on character/moral education, conflict resolution, multiculturalism, community service, or other aspects of tolerance education
Clearly defined, well-integrated and related to students' own life experiences
Creatively resourceful and economically responsible, involving staff participation, community volunteers and in-kind contributions wherever possible
Embedded, rather than one-time-only, events or activities that impact student and educator attitudes of discrimination and bias.
For more information, visit the Teaching Tolerance website at: http://www.tolerance.org/teach/grants/guide.jsp . Teaching Tolerance Grants are made possible through the generosity of the Southern Poverty Law Center's supporters.
The Los Angeles County Office of Education
is proud to announce..
Service Learning Grants
and Funding Opportunities
Sprint Character Education Grant Program
Acceptance Period: Feb. 2, 2009 at 9am through Feb. 27, 2009 at 6pm
Maximum Award: $5,000 (Individual Schools) $25,000 (Districts)
Sprint and the Sprint Foundation are committed to supporting K–12 education initiatives within the focus area of character education. The Sprint Character Education Grant Program accepts applications for funding of character education programs promoting leadership, youth volunteerism, character education and school pride. Grants will fund the purchase of resource materials, supplies, teacher training and equipment that facilitates character education for K-12 students.
Examples of programs that the Sprint Character Education Grant Program will fund include:
Character education curriculum and character education teacher training
Direct project related costs for service learning programs
Leadership and mentor training
The program is open to all US public schools (K-12) and US public school districts and provides grant funding to support character education programs.
For more information, visit: the Sprint Character Education Grant Program at:
http://www.sprint.com/responsibility/education/character/index.html
-------------------------<<>>----------------------------
ING Unsung Heroes
ING Foundation
Deadline: April 30, 2009
Maximum Award: $2000-$25,000
Number of Awards: 103
Purpose: Are you an educator with a class project that is short on funding but long on potential? Do you know a teacher looking for grant dollars? ING Unsung Heroes® could help you turn great ideas into reality for students.
For more than 10 years, and with $3.0 million in awarded grants, ING Unsung Heroes has proven to be an A+ program with educators. The program’s “alumni” have inspired success in the classroom and impacted countless numbers of students. Each year, 100 educators are selected to receive $2,000 to help fund their innovative class projects. Three of those are chosen to receive the top awards of an additional $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000
Eligibility:
All K-12 education professionals, whether or not they are clients of ING, are eligible. Specifically, these individuals must be:
employed by an accredited K-12 public or private school located in the United States
Full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, or classified staff with effective projects that improve student learning
Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, disability, or national origin. Previous recipients of ING Unsung Heroes awards are not eligible to apply for another award.
More Information: Download the Application <http://www.ing-usa.com/us/stellent2/groups/dc/documents/companylobinformation/001143.pdf
URL: http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/CorporateCitizenship/Education/INGUnsungHeroes/index.htm
-------------------------<<>>----------------------------
Teaching Tolerance Grants For Teachers and Classrooms No Deadline
Maximum Award: $500 - $2500
Teaching Tolerance offers grants of $500 to $2500 to preK-12 classroom teachers for projects designed to reduce prejudice among youth, improve intergroup relations in schools and/or support educator professional development in these areas. Proposals from other community organizations and houses of worship will be considered on the basis of direct student impact.
Types of Grants Funded
Projects funded by Teaching Tolerance encourage intergroup relations and tend to be:
Small-scale, resourceful and student-focused
Focused on character/moral education, conflict resolution, multiculturalism, community service, or other aspects of tolerance education
Clearly defined, well-integrated and related to students' own life experiences
Creatively resourceful and economically responsible, involving staff participation, community volunteers and in-kind contributions wherever possible
Embedded, rather than one-time-only, events or activities that impact student and educator attitudes of discrimination and bias.
For more information, visit the Teaching Tolerance website at: http://www.tolerance.org/teach/grants/guide.jsp
Morris Weiss Scholarship
From: Karen Weinstein [mailto:Karen_Weinstein@facing.org]
The Morris Weiss Scholarship
For 11th and 12th grade Bay Area students.
The deadline for entries is February 26, 2009.
This year’s essay topic asks students to discuss Acts of Kindness during the Holocaust. Submitted essays must reflect a genuine engagement with the topic and constitute a thoughtful response. The entry will be judged on both the quality of writing & research, and the ability of the author to meaningfully connect the essay topic to the lessons of the Holocaust.
The student with the winning essay will receive a $1500 scholarship to be used towards their post-secondary education.
For more details and scholarship rules, please go to www.hcnc.org/scholarship.html
Morris Weiss was a founder of the Holocaust Center of Northern California. A Holocaust survivor who testified at Nazi war crimes trials, Morris Weiss was dedicated to fighting Nazism. In his memory, his family established a scholarship open to 11th and 12th grade Bay Area students each spring.
The Scholarship is generously underwritten by members of the Morris Weiss family.
Karen Weinstein
Facing History and Ourselves
24301 Southland Drive, Suite 318
Hayward, CA 94545
Ph: 510-786-2500 ext. 221
Fax: 510-786-2522
Staff E-mail: firstname_lastname@facing.org
Website: http://www.facinghistory.org
The Morris Weiss Scholarship
For 11th and 12th grade Bay Area students.
The deadline for entries is February 26, 2009.
This year’s essay topic asks students to discuss Acts of Kindness during the Holocaust. Submitted essays must reflect a genuine engagement with the topic and constitute a thoughtful response. The entry will be judged on both the quality of writing & research, and the ability of the author to meaningfully connect the essay topic to the lessons of the Holocaust.
The student with the winning essay will receive a $1500 scholarship to be used towards their post-secondary education.
For more details and scholarship rules, please go to www.hcnc.org/scholarship.html
Morris Weiss was a founder of the Holocaust Center of Northern California. A Holocaust survivor who testified at Nazi war crimes trials, Morris Weiss was dedicated to fighting Nazism. In his memory, his family established a scholarship open to 11th and 12th grade Bay Area students each spring.
The Scholarship is generously underwritten by members of the Morris Weiss family.
Karen Weinstein
Facing History and Ourselves
24301 Southland Drive, Suite 318
Hayward, CA 94545
Ph: 510-786-2500 ext. 221
Fax: 510-786-2522
Staff E-mail: firstname_lastname@facing.org
Website: http://www.facinghistory.org
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