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Westerly Community Credit Union has awarded 19 teacher grants totaling more than $9,000 for the 2024-2025 school year.
The credit union has awarded grants of up to $500 to teachers from school districts in Coventry, Exeter-West Greenwich, Narragansett, South Kingstown, Westerly and Stonington.
WCCU teacher grants are awarded annually to support creative and experiential educational projects or programs in local school districts.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
From Environmental Storytelling to Hydroponics, Student Cohort Crafts Solutions For A Better Future 
Inaugural cohort of Global Futures Impact Scholars receive mentorship and up to $5,000 to fund a student-led experience.Students divided into four teams to work on smaller projects that help them...more
Inaugural cohort of Global Futures Impact Scholars receive mentorship and up to $5,000 to fund a student-led experience.Students divided into four teams to work on smaller projects that help them...more
Florida's Sb 918 Proposes Rolling Back Child Labor Laws For 14+ Year Olds. Fair or Too Fast? 
Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill that would loosen restrictions on teen work hours.Last year, the state passed a law allowing parents, guardians or school superintendents to waive the 30-hour...more
Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill that would loosen restrictions on teen work hours.Last year, the state passed a law allowing parents, guardians or school superintendents to waive the 30-hour...more
Why Young 'Next Gen' Entrepreneurs Want Innovation and Personal Banking 
A new generation of decision-makers is changing practices with their innovative solutions, mixed banking preferences, and reliance on social media for education.These individuals, defined as those...more
A new generation of decision-makers is changing practices with their innovative solutions, mixed banking preferences, and reliance on social media for education.These individuals, defined as those...more
Afdb's Ennova to Connect Entrepreneurs Towards Growth Opportunities 
The launch took place on 26 February at the 12th Sankalp Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.The African Development Bank contributed $26,000 to support the summit as an official "knowledge partner" The...more
The launch took place on 26 February at the 12th Sankalp Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.The African Development Bank contributed $26,000 to support the summit as an official "knowledge partner" The...more
Charlevoix Scholarship 
The Crystal Kay Charlevoix Memorial Scholarship to be offered to a Norway High School graduate in 2025 and to a North Dickinson High School Graduate in 2026.For more information on available grants...more
The Crystal Kay Charlevoix Memorial Scholarship to be offered to a Norway High School graduate in 2025 and to a North Dickinson High School Graduate in 2026.For more information on available grants...more
Ucr Scholars Receive Grants For Education Equity Research
Foundation: Spencer Foundation
Scholars from UCR's School of Education have received two $75,000 grants from the Spencer Foundation.Their research will address the racial climate in teacher education programs across the United...more
Foundation: Spencer Foundation
Scholars from UCR's School of Education have received two $75,000 grants from the Spencer Foundation.Their research will address the racial climate in teacher education programs across the United...more
A Call For Unity, Equity and Opportunity in Public Education 
Shaheed-Young is the founder and CEO of RISE INDY, a community-led nonprofit working to ensure all students attend an excellent public school.She founded RISE Indy in 2019 to address the undeniable...more
Shaheed-Young is the founder and CEO of RISE INDY, a community-led nonprofit working to ensure all students attend an excellent public school.She founded RISE Indy in 2019 to address the undeniable...more
Pci Treasurer, Dees Present Check to Youth Leadership Atmore Program March 31 
PCI treasurer, Dees present check to Youth Leadership Atmore program March 31.The check was in honor of Dees who, along with Gantt, were invited to the University of South Carolina on Oct.1.YLA helps...more
PCI treasurer, Dees present check to Youth Leadership Atmore program March 31.The check was in honor of Dees who, along with Gantt, were invited to the University of South Carolina on Oct.1.YLA helps...more
Arkansas A-Plus Empowers Teachers With Creative, Arts-Integrated Classroom Strategies 
Arkansas A+ provides hands-on professional development for teachers.Workshops offer creative strategies for enhancing classroom instruction.Arkansas A+ partners with pre-K-12 schools and educational...more
Arkansas A+ provides hands-on professional development for teachers.Workshops offer creative strategies for enhancing classroom instruction.Arkansas A+ partners with pre-K-12 schools and educational...more
Uofl's Knowledge Enterprise Celebrated At 2025 Research and Innovation Awards 
UofL's knowledge enterprise celebrated at 2025 Research and Innovation Awards.The honorees, including eight signature award recipients, were recognized for their work advancing research, innovation...more
UofL's knowledge enterprise celebrated at 2025 Research and Innovation Awards.The honorees, including eight signature award recipients, were recognized for their work advancing research, innovation...more
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Social Enterprises: Key to Enhancing a Nation’s Health
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has launched a series of noteworthy research projects to learn if social enterprises can help Scotland lose its “sick man of Europe” label and boost the nation’s overall health.
