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Funding

Corning Foundation Grants
"The Corning Inc. Foundation, established in 1952, develops and
administers projects in support of educational, cultural, and community
organizations. Over the years, the foundation has contributed more than
$83 million through its grant programs. Each year, the foundation fulfills
approximately 225 grants totaling some $2.25 million. Corning's areas of
involvement have included community service programs for students,
curriculum enrichment, student scholarships, facility improvement, and
instructional technology projects for the classroom. The foundation also
supports youth centers, YMCAs, and local chapters of Girl Scouts and
Boy Scouts of America. All requests for support must be made in writing."
URL: http://www.corning.com/inside_corning/foundation.asp
Referred by: eSchool News Online

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Resources

Dr. King's Words Into Actions
"Two nonprofit organizations working for equity in education -- Teaching
for Change and the Poverty & Race Research Action Council (PRRAC) --
have joined forces to create a thought-provoking quiz on the Civil Rights
Movement that motivates and inspires students of all ages. Instead of
offering easy answers, the questions are crafted to inspire discussion and
further inquiry. Supplemental chapters and lessons are available during
the month of February, giving families, schools, and church groups the
option to delve deeper into these empowering stories."
URL: http://www.civilrightsteaching.org
Referred by: PEN

How to Establish Service-Learning In Your After School Program
By Robert Schoenfeld
"Service-Learning is a method of teaching and learning that enriches the
student’s life by engaging the student in meaningful hands on service to
the community while gaining valuable knowledge and skills that connect
with classroom studies. Today there are over four million students, K-12,
who are improving their lives and the lives of people in their community
through Service-Learning."
URL: http://listserv.aed.org/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0501&L=ppas&F=&S=&P=8493
Referred by: Promising Practices in Afterschool (PPAS)

Wireless Solutions for Education
"Today's wireless technologies open many doors for learning. No longer
tied down to available ethernet ports, students can work at anytime or
anywhere on school grounds. The editors of eSchool News have
assembled a collection of news, information, and resources that will help
you connect to the brave, new world of wireless."
URL: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/reports/wirelesssolutions/index.cfm
Referred by: eSchool News Online

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Activities

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