Family Literacy Night – Bingo for Books II

Warren County educator Lisa Buhl, from Washington Township School District, was awarded a $2,900 continuation grant to expand her Family Literacy night program. With the goal of bringing families and…

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Winter Thyme

Union County educator Mary Greeley, from Winfield Township School District, was awarded a $10,000 grant to enhance and expand the school’s garden. The success of the school’s food garden, and…

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Project C.A.F.E. (Culture, Agriculture and Food Education)

Sussex County educator Rachel Van Gorden, from Montague Township School District, was awarded a $10,000 grant. Project C.A.F.E. addresses the diversity of our students through food. It promotes a climate…

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In-School World Languages Cultural Field Trip Program

Somerset County educator Tyana Truong, from Watchung Hills Regional School District, was awarded a $5,000 grant to help Italian language students learn about Italy’s history of immigration and emigration, its…

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Discussing Teen Issues – A Podcast

Salem County educator Jim Dementri, from Woodstown Pilesgrove Regional School District, was awarded a $9,000 grant to create a student-driven podcast. Teenagers need outlets to express themselves, process their experiences…

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HealthRhythms – Integrated Drum Therapy Program

Passaic County educator Canaan Bump, from Wanaque School District, was awarded a $3,717 grant to create a Drum Club. This project focuses on the social and emotional needs of special…

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Opening the Door to Asian Cultures

Passaic County educator Tracy Chuan-chu Hong Syz, from Paterson Public Schools, was awarded a $2,000 grant to create an International Club to focus on  Asian American and Pacific Islander contributions,…

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Designing, Creating & Building = Constructing Knowledge

Morris County educator Mary Egan, from Washington Township School District, was awarded a $9,539 grant to explore early engineering projects. Students in grades K-5 will use Rigamajig equipment to collaborate,…

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Heart SMART

Morris County educator Kathleen Erbe, from Washington Township School District, was awarded a $9,880 grant to help educate students about the need for physical activity. The increasing need for physical…

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Project UNREAL II

Morris County educators Amanda Miranda and Sue Ort, from the Washington Township School District, were awarded a $9,300 continuation grant to expand their program. This project brings general education students,…

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