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The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation is now accepting proposals for the 2019-2020 Public School Proud Grants (formerly known as Innovation in Education Grants)! Teachers from all grade levels who are employed by the Sioux Falls School District are eligible to apply for up to $10,000. A few weeks ago, the Education Foundation received…
A limited number of tickets remain available for Public School Proud, a new signature event being launched by the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation. The student showcase and fundraising event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 in the lower level of Raven Industries’ headquarters in downtown Sioux…
The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation will be hosting Public School Proud, an inaugural event supporting Sioux Falls public school teachers and students. Public School Proud is a reverse raffle fundraiser and student talent showcase benefiting the grant programs of the Education Foundation. Sponsors include Sanford Health ($5,000), Vance Thompson Vision ($2,500), Cutler Law…
The Education Foundation has rebranded its grant programs to “Public School Proud” to enhance understanding of what the organization does and to reflect its pride in the school system. Grants formerly were known as Innovation in Education Grants. “We moved away from the word ‘innovation’ because that caused some confusion. We had some applicants who…
There’s less than two weeks until the first day of school, and the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation (SFPSEF) surprised teachers Monday morning when they awarded 50 Public School Proud Grants during New Teacher Orientation at Lincoln High School. First-time teachers often purchase classroom supplies and materials out of their own pocket. These start-up…
Shoppers as well as teachers throughout the Sioux Falls region are welcome to check out bargains on used educational materials at the Fourth Annual Teacher Swap Meet in Sioux Falls. The Teacher Swap Meet will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 26 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Admission is…
Two new members recently were nominated and elected to serve on the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation Board. They will each serve a three-year term. The new members are Addie Graham-Kramer and Anthony Pizer. Addie is the CEO and founder of The Event Company, an event production and design company in Sioux Falls. She…
The Education Foundation recently awarded Innovation in Education Grants totaling more than $57,000 to faculty members in Sioux Falls Public Schools. “The Education Foundation Board and staff were thrilled to award 22 grants this spring! The teachers had so many creative ideas, and their enthusiasm was evident in the applications,” said Allison Struck, executive director.…