See ASI News Highlights from the Department of Partnerships, Development & Marketing.

Building Self-Confidence in Tyler Heights’ S.E.L.F Program

"In the fifth grade, my school Tyler Heights had a program called S.E.L.F which still continues now. This program helps young girls to gain determination, and self-confidence. I learned a lot from that program, and go there almost every Friday to see the new S.E.L.F girls."--Ariyanna

Elementary Music Teacher Turns Mother-in-Law

"Thank you Suzy Wyatt for being MY amazing K-5 Music teacher at Davidsonville Elementary (still going 41 years strong!). "--Meredith Krissoff, Alum & Employee

Fostering a Love of Music & Dance

"At George Fox Middle School I had the privilege of having a wonderful chorus teacher, Karen Simmons. She was a talented individual who cared about her students."--Susan Coakley, Alum & Parent

The Dedication at Rippling Woods

"Rippling Woods Elementary School has so many dedicated teachers who go unappreciated everyday."--Lauren Blackenship, Parent

The BEST Art Teacher who taught me so much more: Mrs. Sheckells

"As I entered Shady Side Elementary in my new role as a teacher in August of 1996, a familiar voice spoke to me. It was Mrs. Sarah Sheckells, my former art teacher... Over the last 21 years, Mrs. Sheckells transitioned from my classroom teacher to a peer, mentor, colleague, and friend." --Jennifer Sturgell

My story is about how kind Mrs. Reisinger is

"Mrs. Reisinger is kind because an example is at our feild trip i was not happy with my group so i got too sit with her and hang out. I love Mrs. Reisinger because of what she does!"--Sydney, Grade 2

First Book National Book Bank

Deadline: Rolling. Funds: Unspecified. Eligibility: Eligible applicants are: Libraries with an E-rate of 90 Museums Military family support programs Early Childhood Programs Schools that are eligible for or receiving Title I funding Out-of-School-time Programs Faith-based Organizations Shelters Clinics Head Start Programs USDA Food and Nutrition Programs Federally Qualified Health Centers [...]

SC Johnson

Deadline: Rolling. Funds: Varies by request; though, fro all grants of more than $5,000, the organization expects an outcome report on results at the end of the project or program year, i.e., successes achieved toward goals, number of people served, funds raised, etc. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities, such as [...]

KIND Foundation

Deadline: Ongoing. Funds: Grants up to $10,000. Eligibility: Individuals and non-profit organizations. Areas:  Each month, individuals vote for the ideas that inspire them most.  At the end of the month, the cause with the highest number of votes receives a grant. All non-winning causes will be automatically resubmitted for up to six months [...]

Fund for Teachers

Deadline: The 2018 application period opens Oct. 1. Funds: $5,000 grants for individuals and $10,000 grants for teams. Eligibility: Full-time pre-k-12 teachers who: Spend at least 50 percent of their work week in direct classroom instruction. Return to the classroom in the consecutive school year. Have at least three years [...]