Teachers Grants In South Dakota

Qwest Foundation and South Dakota Department of Education Offer Technology Grants to Teachers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--The Qwest Foundation and the South Dakota Department of Education today announced they will award $25,000 to South Dakota teachers as part of the Qwest Teachers and Technology grant program. Teachers across South Dakota will have the opportunity to compete for awards of up to $2,500 each to support innovative programs that promote the use of technology in the classroom.
Grants will be awarded to pre-K through 12th grade teachers so they may use technology in the classroom to engage students, enhance student performance and prepare them for life in a technologically advanced world.

Grants will be awarded to teachers through a competitive process that will be administered by the South Dakota Department of Education. Teachers will be able to submit applications for the Qwest Teachers and Technology grants beginning Dec. 3. Application forms and instructions are available at www.doe.sd.gov. The deadline to apply is Jan. 11, 2008.
Funds may be used to purchase supplies or to support professional development needs; however, funds may not be used to pay salaries or stipends.

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