INDIANAPOLIS —
Schools and nonprofit groups that want to try or expand a creative or novel education program can now compete for funding from a new state Innovation Fund that is set to distribute $5 million over the next two years.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett announced Wednesday that applications are now being accepted for the fund, which was created earlier this year by the Indiana General Assembly.
It makes $2.5 million available this year and next for programs that help improve students’ academic performance through creative, effective and sustainable programs.
“If Indiana is serious about educating children in the 21st century, we must support and encourage innovation in our schools,” said Bennett in a statement. “This competition accomplishes that goal by providing financial awards to our most forward-thinking local districts and other entities to help them implement or expand successful programs for students.”
State officials said applicants must present a program or approach that addresses educator effectiveness, college and career readiness, and/or school improvement. Applications are not limited to new programs and may include established programs that are expanding or diversifying.
The amount granted to winning entities will depend on several factors, including the number of winning applicants, the size of proposed innovations, application quality and the potential effect of funding on student performance.
Applicants may apply for a one- or two-year grant and none can request more than $500,000 per year. Each application will be scored by multiple trained reviewers.
Complete applications must be submitted by Nov. 10 and winners are to be announced by the end of the year. Applications are available at www.doe.in.gov/ news/2011/10-October/innovation_fund.html.
Recent Local News
October 5, 2011
Innovation Fund to reward creative school programs
Applications are due by Nov. 10
- Recent Local News
-
- New Albany firehouse seen favorably by plan commission
-
Clarksville, Colgate working to fix drainage issues
- Henryville students, staff donate, contemplate volunteering
- Area agencies prepare to provide tornado relief
- New Albany code enforcement officer dies at 60
- NEW ALBANY BICENTENNIAL: The Brandenburg Affair
-
TEA TIME
Kendrick Peyton, a third-grader at Mount Tabor Elementary School, talks with friends during the school's seventh annual tea party. Students learned about proper table manners and how to act in formal social settings. Staff photo by Jerod Clapp
- Ramsey shooting victim’s identity released
- Comfy Cow eyeing New Albany location
- 2 Eastern Livestock officials sentenced to prison
- Jeffersonville taps Heavrin as new animal shelter director
- Learn more about historic designations
-
Photos: Aftermath of massive tornado in Moore
Storm victims were pulled from the rubble and residents began surveying the damage late Monday and early Tuesday in the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, where a powerful tornado destroyed entire neighborhoods and left dozens dead.
-
Okla. front pages capture tornado aftermath
View how several Oklahoma newspapers covered Monday's massive tornado in Moore. Please note that officials revised the death toll downward early Tuesday morning after some papers were printed, but it is expected to climb again as recovery efforts continue.
- Luminaria event rescheduled for May 30
- More Recent Local News Headlines
