I keep hearing that there's extra money for teachers in the stimulus package. What's up?

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act includes more than $100 billion in direct education funding for the next two fiscal years. $44 million of this will be available in the next 30-40 days.

This money funds a lot of different things: Title I, Special Education, Technology Grants, Teacher Incentive Programs, and more.

Sometimes applications are required, and some have deadlines. Lots of supplemental materials are eligible for funding. Ask your local school leadership for details on local plans, but this is also a great time to get your ideas in!

Check amounts for each school district.

And here's some more detail:
Title I, Part A grants to school districts

IDEA, Part B grants to states and preschool grants

The State Fiscal Stabilization Fund

I need a pick me up! What's new?

It's the end of the year, we're giving tests, the kids are fidgety, and we need something to perk up the classroom.

Copernicus has a wonderful new pointer, the Pick a Pointer, that will help. It includes a finger, a feather, a word swatter, and a word frame.

Use it with your Copernicus Rack, your smart board, pocket charts, Power Point presentations -- you name it! The kids will get a little help with paying attention, and you'll get a lift of spirits.



Write this into the comments section of your order at A Plus Educational's online catalog. It's $19.99 -- a small price to pay for an end of the year pick me up!