Thompson Education Foundation (TEF) awarded six grants totaling $7,672 to Thompson School District (TSD) staff for projects to be completed during the 2018-2019 school year:
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Great Idea Grants – Hannah Ellis, Centennial Elementary School, “Technology Renovation;” Deanna Muniz, Laurene Edmondson Elementary School, “It’s Elementary: Bee Bots & Spheros in Action;” Sue Teumer, Lucile Erwin Middle School, “The World Belongs to Those Who Read;” and Gina Vigil, Lincoln Elementary School, “Breakout Box”
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Encore Grant – Rebecca Thorp, Mountain View High School, “Stepping Stones”
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OtterCares Youth Entrepreneurship Grant – Amanda Steele, Conrad Ball Middle School, “Ratio Baking”
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Successful Great Idea Grant applicants demonstrate an out-of-the-ordinary approach that supports student achievement or well-being to enhance the educational experience for TSD students. Encore Grants are awarded to projects that were previously funded by a TEF Great Idea Grant and can demonstrate continued project growth with a second-year grant. TEF partnered with OtterCares Foundation to support a Youth Entrepreneurship Grant to inspire young entrepreneurs.
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