Teachers in New York state are encouraged to apply for a $1,500 education grant. Up to nine Teacher Fellowships for advanced graduate study are awarded by the NYS PTA. Deadline for applications is June 15.
Eligible teachers must:
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Be a full-time, non-substitute teacher in a NYS public school.
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Have obtained a master's degree and have completed at least one full year of teaching in a year immediately preceding applying.
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Be a NYS PTA member (in school teaching or child's school).
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Plan to continue teaching in a New York state public school for a least one year.
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Have received a teacher fellowship no more than once before.
For more information, visit the state PTA website at www.nyspta.org.
Members earn NEA grants
Several NYSUT members received NEA Foundation grants ranging from $2,000-$5,000 to improve teaching and learning.
Danielle Lerro and Bushra Maklya of CIS 303 School in the Bronx, received a Student Achievement Grant to introduce the project, "A garden of dreams in the Bronx," to create a vegetable garden for use as a science laboratory.
Jessica Nugent and Erin McDonald of Keene Central School in Keene Valley received a Student Achievement Grant to introduce tablets to students who have difficulty with writing, spelling and reading.
Jennifer Kibler of East Aurora schools received a Learning and Leadership Grant to develop a program to increase student growth.
Aaron Slodounik and Andrea Salis of Queens Community College in Bayside received a Learning and Leadership Grant to study the effectiveness of self-regulatory strategy instruction.