Mike's Kids Literacy Grants

Mike's Kids Literacy Grants provide essential funding to teachers in Madison County Schools, promoting innovative literacy programs. Established by the Mike's Kids Education Foundation, these annual grants of $500 support creative classroom activities that engage students and enhance learning across various subjects. Since 2009, over $100,000 has been awarded to enrich literacy education. The foundation honors B. Michael Caudill's vision, ensuring all students have the necessary tools for success.

Background
Mike's Kids Education Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was founded in memory of B. Michael Caudill, superintendent of Madison County Schools from July 2001 until his death in December 2007. Mike believed every student has the ability to succeed if he or she is given the right tools. This foundation is dedicated to fulfilling Mike's desire to ensure all students in the Madison County School District have the opportunity to succeed.
Learning Is In Full Bloom In Madison Classrooms
One of MKEF's most anticipated programs is the annual distribution of a minimum of 18 $500 grants to teachers who bring innovative approaches to literacy into the classroom.
These grants help make possible creative classroom activities that promote student-centered learning and enhance education. Since the first round of grants were distributed in 2009, the foundation has awarded more than $100,000 in literacy grants to Madison County teachers.
Madison County teachers have not only taken advantage of this opportunity for reading and language arts, but they have also created programs that enhanced the curriculum in mathematics, science and history.
Be creative
Be specific – What are you doing? Why? What materials are you buying?
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Make sure your application is as complete as possible before submitting it.

Eligibility

Madison County Schools teachers can apply.