And for school curators in particular, these grants represent a special chance to establish future-ready libraries with strong digital book collections. When it comes to using for the grants, finding out what kind of financing is available is just the very first step.

If you dont try, as the old expression goes– you never ever know. This principle also applies when it concerns federal grants, through which billions of dollars in relief financing are available to help U.S. K-12 schools with recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Many school districts have yet to take benefit of these resources.

Educators who spend time in classrooms engaging with students will be the first to confess that their needs are as extensive as they are many. From making classrooms more secure to supplying high-quality instructional materials to guaranteeing schools take advantage of the most present digital tools, grant cash can make all the distinction.

Keys for one districts effective grant application

Angela Arnold, General Manager, Education, OverDrive EducationAngela Arnold is the General Manager, Education at OverDrive Education.

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After a school year complete of turmoil– and throughout a time when teachers may be feeling the results of burnout– including a task like obtaining grants to an already long list of to-dos is a difficult ask. Thats why its crucial for teachers to lean on the external resources offered to them for assistance when seeking these funds.