Conyers Middle School Receives One of Five $5000 Grants Nationwide by Walden University

Conyers Middle School was one of five schools nationwide that received a $5,000 grant by Walden University, to enhance classroom education, provide educational technology or supplies and sponsor special initiatives.

A federally recognized Title I school, Conyers Middle School consistently meets or exceeds the required academic goals, the school will use the grant to purchase materials to provide students with advanced Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education. On Nov. 20, the school will invite local business and industry representatives to “Lunch and Learn” with students and teachers to increase community awareness of the school’s achievements.

Now in the eighth consecutive year supporting nationwide Educator for a Day events, The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University announced five preK–12 schools and educational facilities that will each receive a $5,000 grant and host aspiring educators and community guests on Thursday, Nov. 20.

“These five unique recipients, through their thoughtful and innovative use of our Educator for a Day grants, embody the spirit of Walden’s mission of effecting positive social change,” said Dr. Kate Steffens, dean of The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership. “By opening the doors to their classrooms, guests from their communities will see for themselves the difference the school is making in the lives of children every day, then help spread the news throughout the community and beyond.”

Applicants shared their ideas for hosting at least one aspiring educator who will shadow a teacher during Educator for a Day. Grants were awarded based on teachers’ and administrators’ answers to essay questions about what noneducators should know about their school, what makes their school unique and how their school would use the grant money.