The U.S. Department of Education announced 23 highest-rated "Investing in Innovation" potential grantees for the 2011 grant fund of $150 million last week through a press release. This year's "i3"competition required applicants to focus on one of the five absolute priorities, including a new one aimed at "increasing achievement and high school graduation rates in rural schools."
Finalists were selected from almost 600 applicants and must secure matching private donations equivalent up to 15 percent of specific awards by Dec. 9 to receive the grant. Berea College is one of the 23 potential recipients and would use the money for education initiatives in Appalachian Kentucky. North Carolina's New Schools Project would use its grant money on a program to increase college readiness.
Said Education Secretary Arne Duncan: "This round of i3 grantees is poised to have real impact in areas of critical need including STEM education and rural communities, on projects ranging from early childhood interventions to school turnaround models that will prepare more students for college and career." For a summary of the announcement, which includes a link to the list of 23 potential grantees and frequently asked questions about the program, click here.
Finalists were selected from almost 600 applicants and must secure matching private donations equivalent up to 15 percent of specific awards by Dec. 9 to receive the grant. Berea College is one of the 23 potential recipients and would use the money for education initiatives in Appalachian Kentucky. North Carolina's New Schools Project would use its grant money on a program to increase college readiness.
Said Education Secretary Arne Duncan: "This round of i3 grantees is poised to have real impact in areas of critical need including STEM education and rural communities, on projects ranging from early childhood interventions to school turnaround models that will prepare more students for college and career." For a summary of the announcement, which includes a link to the list of 23 potential grantees and frequently asked questions about the program, click here.
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