Announcement

The Wayne State University College of Education was awarded a grant for its Increased Access and Equity for Urban Educators program. The CTN grant will enhance a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education by providing technology for program participants. The program is designed to fully incorporate technology into the teacher preparation experience and […]

The CTN Board awarded a grant to the Wayne State University Computing and Information Technology Department for a project that will help inspire underrepresented students to pursue STEM courses and, eventually, college degrees. The project will fund virtual STEM program opportunities for K-12 students who might not otherwise envision the possibilities of a STEM career.

The CTN Board awarded a grant to Oakland Schools for a project to support a cohort of 56 technology-ready new teachers by providing each Oakland County school districts with funds to cover a portion of the cost for two teachers to attend the annual MACUL conference. The proposal also includes plans for post-conference communication, teacher

The CTN Board awarded a grant to the Wayne State University College of Education for a project to increase the effectiveness of the Building Healthy Communities program by transitioning its resources from analog to digital formats. The project will also explore the benefits of intentional BHC messaging on caregivers and the home environment through targeted

The CTN Board awarded a grant to the Wayne State University Computing and Information Technology Department for a project that will help inspire underrepresented students to pursue STEM courses and, eventually, college degrees. For further details visit the CTN Grant Awards page.  

The CTN Board awarded a grant to the Crestwood School District for a project that will use video modeling to help students on the Autism Spectrum learn appropriate school and community behaviors. For further details visit the CTN Grant Awards page.

The CTN Board awarded grants to West Bloomfield School District, Utica Community Schools and the Michigan Science Center for project proposals submitted during the fall. The grants were awarded as follows: West Bloomfield School District for a project that uses Swivels to enhance teacher observations for coaching and professional growth. Utica Community Schools for a

The CTN Board recently voted to award grants for project proposals submitted during the summer months. Grants were awarded to: Farmington Public Schools for a project that enables fifth grade students, using Skype classrooms and Vimeo, to share their learning with staff, students and families while improving their communication and technology skills. Avondale School District for a

The CTN Board recently voted to award grants for project proposals submitted this spring. Grants were awarded to: Oakland Schools to pilot the use of technology in a learner centered collaborative learning space. Oakland Schools to develop technology integration lessons for Mathematics and English Language Arts through a collaboration of teachers, curriculum leaders, and technology integration specialists.

The CTN board at its September meeting finished awarding 3 new grants submitted during the summer. Grants were awarded to: Avondale Schools received a grant to work with 2nd graders and explore the use of technology in problem solving.  to  CTN member districts. Wayne State University received a grant to with with museums to explore the use