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Educational Excellence Grants (Teacher Grants)

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Educational Excellence Grants (Teacher Grants)

Overview: MFEE provides grants to MPS teachers to support innovative classroom projects, educational resources, and professional development that enhance student learning across subject areas.

Geographic Scope: Montclair Public Schools, New Jersey

Funding Focus Areas:

  • Arts education and performing arts

  • Technology and digital learning

  • Innovative teaching methods

  • Classroom resources and equipment

  • Student engagement projects

  • Subject-specific instructional improvements

    • Example Projects Funded:

    Arts/Performing Arts:

  • Upgraded speaker system for dance program (Buzz Aldrin Middle School - Gianna Tucker)

  • Cordless headset microphones for inclusive theater program (Buzz Aldrin Middle School - Karen-Ann Kaelin-Panico)

  • MIDI keyboards for music production class (Buzz Aldrin Middle School - Taylor Mandel)

  • Notelight subscription for music composition (Buzz Aldrin Middle School - Taylor Mandel, 2020)

    • Student Engagement:

  • Interactive buzzer system for gamified classroom "game shows" across multiple subject areas (Watchung Elementary School - Christina Sparacino) - allows active student participation in language arts, math, science, and social studies

    • How Funding Is Generated:

  • Amazing FundRacer (mini-version of Amazing Race competition show)

  • Toast to the Teachers (family-hosted parties honoring educators)

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: info@mfee.org

  • Phone: 877-442-6333

  • Website: mfee.org

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersk-12-schoolsartstechnology

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