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Program Grants |
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School Community Grants |
| For the 2007-2008 academic year, LEF has awarded more than $320,000 in grants to the Lexington Public Schools. See for yourself what your generous contributions have made possible! |
PROGRAM GRANTS |
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From science probes to math corners, social competency programs to building on-line learning communities, LEF Program Grants bring innovative ideas to classrooms.
Since 1991, Program Grants have funded professional development as well as dynamic classroom and curriculum projects, encouraging teachers to transform their classrooms and their teaching with new and exciting ways for students to learn. Program Grants come in all different sizes, from the small grant piloting an idea in a single classroom to the large grant implementing a system-wide program. All good ideas need apply!
“Thanks to LEF, I feel that the Earth Science curriculum is highly valued in this community, and that I am extremely lucky to be a teacher in this town.”
Sarah Damassa
Science Teacher, Lexington High School
2005–2006 Program Grant recipient
SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS |
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LEF Summer Fellowships provide teachers an increasingly rare opportunity: the time to explore a subject in-depth.
With mini-grants for up to $4,000, LEF Summer Fellows spend time during the summer months attending courses, seminars, or workshops and engaging in research, curriculum planning, or independent study. Summer Fellowships are available to Lexington Public School certified staff with professional status.
“Thanks to LEF, I am having a very rich experience which will no doubt benefit my students for years to come.”
Mary Oussayef
French teacher, Lexington High School
2004 Summer Fellow
SCHOOL COMMUNITY GRANTS |
With LEF’s School Community Grants, educators can quickly implement strategies that have far-reaching results.
School Community Grants (SCG) fund smaller-scale creative educational initiatives or community-building activities within each school. SCGs are community-driven; each school works collaboratively to determine how it can best use the money to ensure the greatest impact among its students. In 2005, the SCG program was expanded to include the Superintendent’s office as well, allowing for system-wide activities.
“We have been thrilled with LEF’s School Community Grant program. The flexibility of SCGs allows us to begin implementing a project as soon as we identify a need and solution. This responsiveness helps maintain teacher energy and motivation for projects while they are fresh and provides immediate benefit for students!”
Joni Jay
Former Principal, Estabrook Elementary School
School Community Grant recipient
