Wednesday, January 8, 2003
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Wednesday, January 8, 2003 |
Business leaders learn about Education FoundationBusiness leaders throughout Fayette recently attended a breakfast hosted by the Fayette County Education Foundation to learn more about the organization's needs, goals and mission. The foundation was established nearly two years ago as a partnership between the Fayette County School System and the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce to help fund innovative projects and ideas for the county's classrooms where no other funding was available. Thanks to the generosity of business leaders and school personnel, in 2002 the foundation distributed its first mini-grant awards to 26 teachers totaling approximately $10,500. Throughout the county, a total of 51 grant applications were submitted with a combined value of $23,000. The goal of the foundation for 2003 is to be able to fund all grant requests that are submitted. Teachers can apply for grants in the areas of reading, technology and general academics. Grant recipients are given specific standards and timelines for their projects. Educators receiving funding must submit a written report describing how the funded program enhanced classroom learning. Grant applications for 2003 will be solicited after the beginning of the calendar year. Donations are still needed by the foundation to help fund the larger number of grant requests expected for the next grant cycle. Anyone wishing to make a donation can mail it to the Fayette County Education Foundation, LaFayette Educational Center, 205 LaFayette Avenue, Building D, Fayetteville, GA 30214. For more information about the foundation, call 770-460-3990, ext. 135.
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