Bee Boxes, Blueberries and Best Friends: Teaching Empathy and Mason Bee Pollination in a Hands-On Way

This grant will supplement exploration of the chapter book “A Handful of Stars”. Students will read the…

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Navigating Novels Through Economics

These photos highlight the start of a project at Burnett Creek Elementary. Katie Nail and Tami Medley…

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Children’s Literature: A Bridge Over Troubled Water

Ms. Nimmer, Harrison High School English teacher, received a grant to fund her project titled “Children’s Literature:…

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A Cut Above the Rest

Grant funds of $1,180 were awarded in November. The project is centered around a machine, a Cricut…

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Mallet Madness

Playing an instrument is one of the most beneficial facets of music education, exposing students to a…

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Self Selecting Books Based on a Budget

Reading is one of the most accessible and affordable arts activities and its benefits are well documented….

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Just a Spoon Full of Sugar Helps Students Create SWEET Songs

With this grant, students in grades 2-4 will discover the joy of exploring melody and rhythm while…

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Percussion Parade

My students love to drum! Our Percussion Parade project includes exploring drums and songs from different cultures….

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Adaptive Equipment for Physical Education

Requirements toward earning a high school diploma have changed. Students with physical limitations are now required to…

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2026 Grants

  • Hanna Cox, James Cole Elementary: An Apple a Day Building Skills that Stay (made possible with support from Tate & Lyle )
  • Jill Moriarty, McCutcheon High School: Pathways to Independence Work-Based Learning Upgrade
  • Allison Clegg, Tecumseh Junior High School: American History for Newcomers
  • Beth Hassenplug, Burnett Creek Elementary: Cardio Cadence
  • Jessica Burke, James Cole Elementary: Sisterhood Society Strong is the New Pretty
  • Julie Riley, Southwestern Middle School: Music and Meaning with Notes from the Midnight Driver
  • Justin Resler, McCutcheon High School: Design without Limits Multi-Tool 3D Printing for the Next Generation (made possible with support from Primient)
  • Tracy Fairchild, West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School: Small Mammal Population Dynamics Project
  • Jodi McClure, Battle Ground Middle School: Entering Bradbury's World An Interactive Literary Museum
  • Kristina Wallis, Wea Ridge Elementary: LEGO Engineering Lab Designing and Racing LEGO Cars (made possible with support from Primient)
  • Marissa Arms, Wyandotte Elementary: A Hub for Growth, Grit and Greatness
  • Sara Wright, James Cole Elementary: Once Upon a Stage Rewriting Fairy Tales Through Performance
  • Zoe Coar, McCutcheon High School: From Fiber to Fine Art Traditional Japanese Gampi Papermaking