This is from "Mercedes McKay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Greetings, Created by basketball star Michael Jordan, the Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program provides grants to teachers who work with economically disadvantaged students. Since 1999, Jordan, a division of NIKE, Inc., has committed to funding the Jordan Fundamentals program by donating a portion of its proceeds to total $5 million over five years. Currently, 800 grants of $2,500 each have been awarded. The Jordan Fundamentals Grants are awarded to teachers or paraprofessionals who work with students in grades from six (6) through twelve (12) in a U.S. public school who also demonstrate instructional creativity and exemplify high learning expectations for economically disadvantaged students. At least 40% of the school's student population must be eligible for the free or reduced school lunch program. Applicants must develop an original lesson plan or thematic unit. Unique teaching methods and projects are encouraged. The grants fund resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, or other costs related to field trips. DEADLINE: Applications for the Jordan Fundamentals Grant must be postmarked no later than June 15, 2001 to be considered. More information can be found at: http://nikebiz.com/community/jordan_fund.shtml Good luck! Mercedes _________________________________________ Mercedes McKay Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) Stevens Institute of Technology Castle Point on Hudson Hoboken, NJ 07030 Phone: 201-216-8063 Fax: 201-216-8069 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.k12science.org -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information: <http://home.sprintmail.com/~mikelach/subscribe.html>. To search the archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/science%40lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/>
