The Governor’s Summer Reading Program for 2006

The Governor’s Summer Reading Program for 2006 will be kicked off on April 20, 2006 at 2pm at the State Library in Hartford. The kickoff will occur after the library partnership awards are given. Governor Rell, Commissioner Sternberg and State Librarian Kendall Wiggin will be at the ceremony. The theme of this year’s posters is a summer/beach theme. The materials will be sent to schools and libraries in the beginning of May.

March 31st. Bond Commission Agenda

The March agenda was just released: http://www.opm.state.ct.us/budget/Capital/SBCAgenda.htm, unfortunately, the $5M in Infrasructure funds was not on this month's agenda.

The next meeting is scheduled for April 28th.

Partnership for 21st Century Skills Releases National Report on High School Reform

High schools need a relentless focus on the results that matter for student success in the 21st century according to The Partnership for 21st Century Skills (the Partnership). The Partnership issued a new national report today, “Results That Matter: 21st Century Skills and High School Reform,” outlining a compelling framework for 21st century learning that focuses on the results that matter for today’s high school graduates. The report is available for free.

Grant Opportunity - for curricular reform and pd

The Braitmayer Foundation is interested in K-12 education throughout the United States. Of particular interest are:

* Curricular and school reform initiatives.
* Preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching.

The Foundation is pleased to have its grants used as seed money, challenge grants, or to match other grants to the recipient organizations. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, multi year grants, nor grants for endowment purposes or building programs. Unless a small percentage of the total amount requested, normally the Foundation does not make grants for childcare, pre-kindergarten, or after school programs nor for equipment including hardware, software, and books.

For additional information...application process and dates - http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/guid.htm.