It’s Back to School Month, So Show Some Appreciation for Teachers!

The time has come to fill up your backpack and dive back into your studies. Every August marks Back to School Month for millions of students, parents, and staff whose day-to-day schedules will soon be getting a lot busier. During this month, it is imperative to recognize the importance of quality education, as well as show appreciation to teachers for all that they do.

“Knowledge and education are the basis for all things that can be accomplished in life. Teachers provide the power of education to today’s youth, thereby giving them the possibility for a better future. Teachers simplify the complex, and make abstract concepts accessible to students.”

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Giving Teachers a Helping Hand

Teachers play a vital role in molding minds and making sure that people have the opportunity to reach their full potential. That’s why it is really important for teachers to receive the right support and resources to excel in their jobs. As the new school year approaches, there is always a lot of excitement about what’s in store. However, the expense of going back to school can put a damper on the whole process. Many teachers are dealing with heavy workloads and inadequate pay, which puts a strain on the education system. Most if not all teachers end up paying ‘out of pocket’ for (additional) school supplies to help students get the best education possible.

GrantWatch.com believes the quality of education shouldn’t be impacted by a lack of funding. With this in mind, GrantWatch has put together a list below of some of the latest grants available for teachers in honor of Back to School Month. These grants provide a variety of resources for children including school supplies, classroom equipment and technology, internet access, and funding for education programs.

When we show appreciation to teachers, we send a signal to students about the value of learning, both for educational achievement now as well as for future success. Looking for more grants like these? GrantWatch has an entire category of grants just for teachers. With GrantWatch, you can also find a list of 200 foundations that have awarded grants or funding to teachers in the past.

The Latest Grants for Teachers

1. There are grants to PreK-12 teachers to enhance student understanding of agriculture by incorporating agricultural lessons into the core curriculum.
2. Grants of up to $500 are also available to K-12 eligible school administrators, teachers, or parent volunteers for classroom projects.
3. There are also grants of up to $5,000 to eligible educators to enhance the learning experience for students. Funding supports project-based learning, skill development, and engaging learning experiences.
4. Additionally, grants of up to $5,000 are available to eligible teachers and school personnel to enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom.
5. Grants of up to $500 are available to K-12 teachers for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) programming. Funding is for projects emphasizing aerospace. Eligible expenses include parts and supplies for robotics, along with classroom supplies and demonstration kits.
6. There are also grants of up to $1,000 to K-5 teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative educational programming. Funding is to increase student success rates in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by introducing original project-based learning ideas.

Additional Grants for Teachers

1. Grants of $500 are offered to high school educators for materials and supplies to aid in classroom instruction.
2. Also available are grants of $500 to qualifying high school educators to provide enhanced opportunities for student organizations. Funding is to assist registered club sponsors and advisors of public and private high schools in support of the student clubs they oversee.
3. In addition, there are grants to teachers of grades 6-9 to support STEM competition participation with their students. Funding is to enhance STEM education through self-discovery, teamwork, together with real-life applications.
4. Lastly, there are grants of up to $500 to individual teachers for academic projects that will improve student achievement. Priority focus areas include the environment, energy efficiency, math, technology, and science.

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