Grant Program

2008/2009 Grant Program

The grant component of F.E.E.E. is designed to encourage ideas and dreams among educators to reach beyond what is expected and to further the educational experience in Easton through new and innovative programs.

The following proposals were awarded grants as part of the 2008/2009 FEEE Grant Program:

Learn to Read-Read to Learn
Open Circle Curriculum Library Collection
"Getting Real" at Parkview
The Art of Interpretation
Literacy Library: Teaching Reading Comprehension Strategies in the Content Areas
Project-"IV" Bringing Success in Reading Through Strategies of Inferring and Visualizing to the Fifth Learner
One Story, One School
Nonfiction Literature Library
Science Extensions
RENEWAL- Recycling for Education
Hi-Tech Health
EJHS Purple Team Projectors
PowerPoint Presentation
InFocus Projectors in the Science Classrooms
Enhancing Performance through Assessment

Previously awarded grants have enabled the creation of a CD-ROM of historic photos of Easton, the purchase of hardware and software for computer-aided drafting in the Industrial Technology Department, purchase of heart rate monitors for the Physical Education Department, and the development of literacy kits for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students.

A copy of the letter sent to Easton Educators (PDF file) sent on February 1, 2008, about this year's grant program can be seen by following that link. Here are some key points from the letter:

	The total budget for grants this year is approximately $14,000.
	Each grant is limited to a maximum of $2,000.
	Grants are open to teachers and teacher-sponsored extra-curricular activities in all the Easton Schools.
	Copies of approved grants from last year are available in the school offices for reference, if desired.

The Grant Application form can be downloaded in either of two forms:

	Microsoft Word Document (allows the form to be filled out on a computer)
	Adobe Acrobat PDF Document (to be printed and filled out)

Also please see the F.E.E.E. Grant Rubric (PDF file) which clarifies the criteria for judging a grant proposal.

P. O. Box 1042 Easton, MA 02334-1042 (508) 230-3200, x408