The California Educational Research Association (CERA) sponsors competitive Classroom Innovation Grant Awards. The purpose of the Classroom Innovation Grant is to fund projects that enrich learning for students and encourage classroom innovation in any content area.
Applications that focus on the following areas will be given special consideration:
The CERA Board has authorized up to $7,500 annually for the Classroom Innovation Grant Award program. One Classroom Innovation Grant Award will be presented each year for the following grade spans: 1) Pre-K -Elementary, 2) Middle School, and 3) High School. Each grade span award may not exceed $2,500. The definition of classroom maybe considered any learning environment. Projects will be funded for a maximum of 18 months.
CERA membership is not required to apply for this grant opportunity.
Applications that focus on the following areas will be given special consideration:
- Increasing collaboration among educators
- Implementation of rigorous standards and instruction in diverse classroom settings
- Improving engagement with students, parents, or members of the school community
- Increasing attention to cultural competence
- Using formative and/or interim assessment information to improve teaching and learning
The CERA Board has authorized up to $7,500 annually for the Classroom Innovation Grant Award program. One Classroom Innovation Grant Award will be presented each year for the following grade spans: 1) Pre-K -Elementary, 2) Middle School, and 3) High School. Each grade span award may not exceed $2,500. The definition of classroom maybe considered any learning environment. Projects will be funded for a maximum of 18 months.
CERA membership is not required to apply for this grant opportunity.
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Closing the Opportunity Gap!
Nashwa Emam, Berkeley High School Closing the Opportunity Gap is aimed at leveling the playing field for some of our most vulnerable students. The focal students are those that do not have an IEP but are the most at risk of dropping out as indicated by the transition rubric and the Academic Support Index that is collected and determined during the transition from middle to high school.The majority of these students do not have the financial means to experience different types of learning opportunities. Many are first generational students who do not have exposure to the various career options that exist. The majority are students of color and/or English language learners. Our goal is to provide unique and innovative field trips and community building activities to strengthen the connection between students and school to increase the graduation rates. |
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Congratulations to Our 2018 Recipients
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3D Printer Makerspace Exploration and Design Mary Briemle, Pleasant Hill Elementary Students will greatly benefit from the opportunity to see their thinking and designs come to life with the use of at 3D printer. In conjunction with the use of Tinkercad, students will be able to take part in real-world experiences where mathematics, engineering, technology, and design merge to create a product. The connections to design and engineering-based careers are endless. |