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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Education, Reading, Literacy, K-9, Library, School
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2020
“The AASL Innovative Reading Grant supports the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for children which motivates and encourages reading, especially with struggling readers. The AASL Innovative Reading Grant Committee will evaluate the grant based on the following criteria:
- The potential to measure and evaluate a literacy project that promotes the importance of
reading and facilitates the learners’ literacy development by supporting current reading
research, practice, and policy; - Reading program must be specifically designed for children (grades K-9) in the school
library setting; - Program must encourage innovative ways to motivate and involve children in reading.
Existing commercial programs will not be considered; - Project should demonstrate potential to impact student learning, especially reading;
- Originality of project and methodology;
- Potential for replication of the program should be apparent…”
Funder: The American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Eligibility: Applicant must be personal member of AASL. (Click here to join.)
Amount: $2,500
Contact: Link.
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