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Groton Education Foundation Awards $13,000 in Local Grants
Seven local educators were awarded funding during the 2018-19 school year to support innovative educational programs.
Seven local educators were awarded a total of $13,247 by the Groton Education Foundation during the 2018-19 school year to support innovative educational programming.
The grants went to projects that included a drumming program at West Side STEM Magnet Middle School, expansion of Children First’s summer reading program, a music series at the Mystic & Noank Library, a kids’ cooking program developed by the Child & Family Agency, and Fitch Senior High School’s participation in the One Book-One Region program.
“We’re thrilled to be able to support the innovative programming that these schools and agencies are providing to Groton students,” said Julie Cagle, chair of the foundation’s board. “It’s great to see the new ways that educators are connecting with students.”
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The foundation board reviewed applications in October and May. Another round of grant reviews starts this fall.
The GEF supports educational innovation and excellence; any non-profit that serves Groton residents with educational programming is eligible to apply. Since 1997, more than $150,000 has been awarded. For information, go to www.grotonschools.org/GEF.
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Grants this year went to:
Fitch High School
$4,985 for science probes that will support the high school curriculum as it shifts to a more inquiry-based learning focus.
Cutler Arts and Humanities Magnet Middle School
$3,000 for STEPS, which brings empowerment programming to 6th grade girls at Cutler.
Children First
$2,000 to expand their summer reading program. The grant will increase students' access to books.
West Side STEM Magnet Middle School
$1,100 for a drumming program that encourages creative expression, reduces stress and engages students with a variety of learning styles.
Mystic & Noank Library
$1,000 to support an ongoing music series. The GEF grant will bring hands-on learning to the library.
Child & Family Agency
$600 for a cooking class that will teach healthy eating and cooking habits to Groton families.
Fitch High School
$562 to provide copies of this year's One Book-One Region selection, making it possible for students to participate in the community conversation about the book.
