Fund For Teachers
“What we’re looking for in society are those who can make a difference. But first they’ve got to make a difference to themselves”
Raymond Plank, Fund for Teachers Founder
Fund for Teachers, introduced in Nebraska by The Malaika Foundation, has provided “…trips of a lifetime” to over 40 teachers. So far Nebraska teachers have traveled to more than 20 countries on five continents.
We recognize and appreciate Fund for Teachers founder Raymond Plank and Executive Director Karen Kovach-Webb. Fund for Teachers benefits thousands of Nebraska students by providing their teachers educational travel opportunities.
Fund for Teachers awards fellowships for self-designed professional growth to PreK-12 teachers who recognize the value of inquiry, the power of knowledge, and their ability to make a difference.
Each Fund for Teachers fellowship is as unique as the teacher who designed it, and since 2001, 4,400 teachers have been awarded $15.9 million in Fund for Teachers grants – up to $5,000 for individuals, or $10,000 for teams. Fund for Teachers fellowships have taken place in 120 countries on every continent, empowering teachers to explore countless ideas, terrains, and cultures.
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Application available online: October 2011. Apply Online Now!
Program Information – Recruiting Poster
Application deadline: January 27, 2012
Awardees notified: April 2012
Fellowships term: Summer 2012
The fellowship application asks teachers to thoughtfully consider not only what objective they’d like to pursue, but also why, and how they foresee the proposed experience making a difference for them as teachers, for their students, and for their school community.
Fund for Teachers is dedicated to fostering opportunities that bring fresh perspective, expertise and broad world knowledge into classrooms. For more information, email info@fundforteachers.org, visit www.fundforteachers.org or call 1-800-681-2667.
