Institute advertises grant availability for local educators

The Institute for Learning Partnership at UW-Green Bay is accepting 2011-12 grant applications from education professionals in the CESA 7 and 8 districts. Up to $35,000 will be awarded to support projects in the next fiscal year. Grants are available for projects in the $5,000 to $7,500 range, and smaller awards are available, as well. Past projects funded have ranged from a student/parent book club to programs that will enhance English language instruction to a project helping seventh-graders prepare for eighth-grade algebra and other rigorous classes. Read the full news release.