Once the Common Core State Standards are fully implemented, K-12 students will be expected to perform at a higher level than many of them are used to. For a number of schools, this is easier said than done, which is why new and innovative ideas are essential if educators are to boost student achievement.
The U.S. Department of Education is dedicated to fostering ideas that can make a positive impact on K-12 learning, and recently announced the latest round of its Investing in Innovation grant competition. According to a press release, those who believe they have ideas that can lead to higher student success rates have until April 26, 2013 to pre-apply for a chance at receiving a portion of the $150 million in funding that is up for grabs.
"Over the past three years, we have seen a lot of promising projects from the field," said Jim Shelton, the U.S. assistant deputy secretary for innovation and improvement. "At the same time, we need to continue to build a broad and deep portfolio of solutions that address persistent challenges in education, particularly for disadvantaged students."
With the right ideas, those who compete may be able to have a profound impact on the way students learn about STEM subjects, or low-performing schools turn academic conditions around.
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