The Editor’s Notes
Hey there teachers! The Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics or PRISM Award provides N.C. public school teachers the opportunity to receive up to $3000 in funding towards the purchase of STEM-related materials and up to $1500 for any necessary training for those materials. Teachers may apply through Burroughs Wellcome Fund. Deadline is December 5, 2017.
Education Week is asking readers to help create a fuller picture on hate crimes, including those that take place in K-12 schools.
The State Board of Education will meet next week, Oct. 4-5, in the 7th floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
The agendas for this meeting and executive summaries are available online (under Meetings tab).
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