PEN (Public Education Network)    
The Public Education Network is a national network of local education funds working to improve public education in communities nationwide. ADF is a member of this national group.  www.publiceducation.org

Baton Rouge Area Foundation
This funding agency has many resources available.  For more information, check it out.  www.braf.org

Teachnet
This is a great resource for teacher ideas and classroom lesson plans.  It also provides information on other funding opportunities.  www.teachnet.com

The Toshiba American Foundation
Toshiba grants focus on teaching science and mathematics.  Applicants must obtain guidelines from the foundation before applying. 
www.toshiba.com

National Foundation for the Improvement of Education
Provides funding for professional development opportunities for public school teachers.  Grants range from $1000 to $3000.  Each grant is funded for a 12 month period.  www.nfie.org

Learn and Serve America
Learn and serve supports projects that engage youth in addressing human need issues and volunteer opportunities.  Grants range from $5000- $16000.  Workshops available.  Call  225-342-2038 or visit www.crt.state.la.us/laserve.

Entergy
Up to $1000 available.  Matching funds are required.  Applications can be obtained by calling Entergy Customer relations at 225-763-5226 or by visiting www.entergy.com.

Additional Websites include:
www.nsta.org
www.nctm.org/about/met
www.schoolgrants.org
www.doe.state.la.us/DOE/grants/grants.asp
www.fdncenter.org
www.nea.org/grants
www.wallacefoundation.org

Education Commission of the States, www.ecs.org
Education Atlas, www.educationatlas.com
The Education Trust, www.edtrust.org
National Staff Development Council, www.nsdc.org
Nat. Board for Professional Teaching Standards, www.nbpts.org
Recruiting New Teachers, www.edutopia.org                                   Nat. Conference of State Legislators, www.ncsl.org
American Assoc. of Colleges for Teacher Ed., www.aacte.org
National Education Association, www.nea.org
American Federation of Teachers, www.aft.org
US Department of Education, www.ed.gov
Global Schoolhouse, www.globalschoolhouse.org
National Council on Teacher Quality, www.nctq.org
George Lucas Foundation, www.glef.org                                               Public Agenda, www.publicagenda.org                                             Education Week, www.edweek.org                                                       Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, www.ascd.org  Center for Teaching Quality, www.teachingquality.org                        Family Involvement Network of Teachers, www.fine.org                           AT&T Foundation, www.corp.att.com/foundation                          

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