Walden University’s Educator for a Day Grant Program - The Richard W. Riley College Of Education And Leadership At Walden University

Grant Name: Walden University’s Educator for a Day Grant Program

Funding Organization: The Richard W. Riley College Of Education And Leadership At Walden University

Grant Cycle: October 17

Contact: Jerry Sweitzer, Public Relations Manager, Walden University

Phone: 410-843-6576

Website: http://www.waldenu.edu/Colleges-and-Schools/College-of-Education-and-Leadership/33042.htm

Email: jerry.sweitzer@waldenu.edu

Eligibility: Educators (teachers and administrators) at any public or private school, grades preK–12, located in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the other U.S. territories, are eligible to participate. Applicants must be current full-time or part-time educators. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States, Puerto Rico, or the other U.S. territories.

How to Apply: Email nomination forms or questions to educatorforaday@waldenu.edu.

Background: In Honor Of American Education Week (Nov. 13–19, 2011), Walden University Is Awarding $5,000 Grants To Five PreK–12 Schools That Are Hosting An Educator For A Day Event On Thursday, Nov. 17, And That Have Been Nominated By A Teacher Or Administrator At That School.

By Opening Your Classrooms For A Day To Members Of Your Community, You Will Introduce Others To The Rewards Of Teaching While Bringing Recognition To Your School. Join Walden In Celebrating Our Fifth Year Supporting This Event, And Your School Could Receive A Grant To Support An Initiative Of Your Choice. Click Here To Learn About Schools That Have Received Educator For A Day Grants In The Past Four Years.