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Grant Recipients


So, you’ve made your donation to the Foundation or are thinking about doing so. You know the money raised goes to AISD educators in the form of grants and tuition reimbursement, which betters the educational opportunities of our students. But what does it all mean? What impact will it have on the students? Here is a simple breakdown of last year’s successes:

The Education Foundation awarded more than $101,000 to 51 teachers, which positively impacted the learning and test scores of 5,432 students.

On average, it cost less than $19 per student to take a step forward in education. That’s just a nickel a day!

Take a look at all of the most recent Impact Grants, Classroom Project Grants and Teacher Tuition Awards.

Testimonials

“Thanks for the classes, they are fabulous and I hope to keep learning along with my children and be able to learn more.”

–Parent from Speer Elementary, regarding Beginning Science
at Home – a parent-child science-themed book workshop

“My students beg to be Math Minds “lucky leaders” as we try new skills and assess others.  It has been a huge asset in my classroom.  My struggling students have excelled in this project (Math Minds and Science Solutions).”

–Dee Richardson, Teacher at Corey Elementary

“Thank you so much for the projects you support, including my own professional development through additional college-level coursework and training!  Your annual tuition award will definitely help me continue to become a better educator for the students of Arlington ISD.”

–Sara Stringer, AISD teacher

“We are so excited to show you where your money went.  Your support makes a real difference for Arlington Schools!”

–Shelly Beasecker, Teacher at Miller Elementary

“We are delighted and excited to receive a grant.  We were able to take five second grade classes through this wonderful nature experience (River Legacy) at such a lovely time of year.”

–The Second Grade Team of Blanton Elementary

“The materials I purchased through my Education Foundation grant are important resources in my classroom.  My students enjoy using them and they make learning fun!”

–Chad Forkner, Kindergarten Teacher at Burgin Elementary

“My classes used the TI-Nspire Calculator for many projects this year and I anticipate they will use them even more successfully in the years to come.  This is an add-on project and I owe it to the Education Foundation.  There is no way my classes would have had this benefit without you.  Thank you so much.”

–Gina E. Kaucher, B.S., M.A., Mathematics Teacher at Sam Houston HS (Algebra 2; Pre-calculus)

“I am so thankful and excited that my grant was awarded!  Now our students will be able to check out books to read at home!  Thank you!”

–Chrystena Talamantez, Instructional Facilitator at Short Elementary