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Fund For Teachers

Summer Fellowship Opportunity for ELS Teachers and Teaching Teams

Get funding for fieldwork, research, experts and travel to plan your 2009-2010 Learning Expeditions and Projects!

The online application for Fund for Teachers fellowships is now open at

www.fundforteachers.org/apply.html

Application Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2009, 5:00pm CST.

You may start the application on line and leave it there as a draft.

Maximum Grant Awards: $5,000 Individuals; $10,000 Teams.

Eligibility: All teachers in schools with current ELS contracts who meet the following requirements:

  • At least 3 years as a teacher (as of summer 2009)
  • Spends at least 50% of time with students
  • Intends to return to the school or district the following year

Teams: Must include at least two eligible teachers; no limit on size.

Visit the FFT website or contact your ELS School Designer for more information.

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