Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Resource round-up: The good, the cheap, & the free--funding, discounts, & contests

The good: Schools will see stimulus funds in April
To read more about the Title I, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) program funding available, check out the Department of Education's stimulus page or the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) page, including informational webinars.

The cheap: Save at Borders and Ann Taylor LOFT
From March 19-25, Borders is once again giving 25% off in-store to current and retired educators on just about anything as part of their Educator Appreciation Week. Just bring proof of your educator status and enjoy the savings. There is also a special reception on Friday, March 20 from 4-8 p.m. Contact your local Borders for details. Ann Taylor's LOFT Loves Teachers program offers discounts, tips, and forums for educators.

The free: Enter the NetGen Education Challenge
According to their website, "The aim of the NetGen Education Challenge is to bring educators, students, parents and professionals together in a global dialogue on learning. Feel free to explore the community, upload your video and connect through the forums." Upload a video explaining how you would change education by March 31, and you could win:

  • a book bundle with personalized signed copies of Grown Up Digital and Wikinomics.
  • $1,000 and a Private Don Tapscott Webinar to your School, Company or Organization.

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