Few jobs are more important—or more challenging—than educating our children. Without sufficient resources, even the most dedicated teachers can't deliver the most enriching programs. By supporting teachers and providing classroom resources, SchoolPower cultivates innovation, teacher leadership and collaboration. This not only provides resources to help teachers succeed in the classroom, it creates a positive professional environment and helps to attract the best teachers to our district.
Every year, SchoolPower supports teachers through two specific programs — Community Campaign designations and the SchoolPower Endowment Teacher Grant Program. Community Campaign Donors of over $500 may direct 20% of their donation to a program, grade level teacher team, PTA, sport or teacher of their choice. SchoolPower Endowment's Teacher Grants Program allows teachers and administrators to dream big for LBUSD students, and then, fulfill those dreams. Grants, which range from grades K to 12, and subjects ranging from advanced chemistry equipment to a ballet bar to a potter's kiln are announced each Spring.
Every year enthusiastic educators apply for SchoolPower grants to enrich their classroom experience. Grants cut across all educational disciplines and are thoroughly veted by LBUSD leaders and SchoolPower Endowment. Grants are approved based on their impact, creativity and sustainability. The grants awarded for the 2012-2013 school year are:
| Teacher Names | Grant Title | Funding |
El Morro Elementary School |
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| Chris Duddy & Claudia Cameron | Scholastic Reading Counts | $2,500 |
| Annie Bochenek | Words With Students | $300 |
| Denise Grey | Scrabble Flash | $300 |
| 5th Grade Team El Morro Elementary | iPad's For Education Elementary 5th Grade iPad Pilot Project Funded by combined Endowment Grant and Donation from the Martini Family |
$18,650 |
| Tauna Knudson | 5 or 7 iPads and cases | $4,200 |
| Top of the World Elementary | ||
| Ron LaMotte | Innovative Teaching/Learning Using the iPod Touch | $7,500 |
| 5th Grade Team TOW Elementary | iPad's For Education Elementary 5th Grade iPad Pilot Project Funded by combined Endowment Grant and Donation from the Martini Family |
$18,650 |
| Thurston Middle School | ||
| Richard Selin | Outdoor Science School Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Andy Crisp | Expanding Multimedia at Thurston | $990 |
| Randi Beckley | French Learning Library Funding for Books | $1,000 |
| TMS Total $6,990 | ||
| Laguna Beach High School | ||
| Dr. Joanne Culverhouse | Naviance Software – College and Career Readiness | $7,800 |
| Nichole Rosa | LBHS College and Career Planning Guide | $4,200 |
| Jim Brusky | Newspapers 2 Journalism Workshop | $2,100 |
| District Wide | ||
| Cindy Newman Jacobs | Coffee Break Parent Education | $5,000 |
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Photo by Kevin Yates, LBUSD