Three Weac Members Win Nfie Grant

Three MTEA members have won an NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE) grant for their innovative proposal to create a home-school connection using the Internet.

Robin Booth, Mary Little and John Thomas work at Garfield Elementary School in Milwaukee, and received the $2,000 grant for their work with the "Super Science Friday Club." Each week, the teachers instructed students to conduct an inquiry-based science experiment at home with their parents. After completing the assignment, students and their families shared their discoveries on the school's Web site. The grant money will fund the club for another year.

NFIE offers grants of $1,000 to $3,000 each year to fund educators' big ideas. The grants are awarded to promote collaborative efforts that lead to student achievement of high standards.

Applications for NFIE grants can be submitted at any time, and are peer reviewed on a year-round, ongoing basis. To apply for a grant, visit www.nfie.org/programs/howtoapply.htm.

Posted February 27, 2003