Star Schools Program Grants Available

Posted by on April 1, 2005

"Star Schools Program"
U.S. Department of Education Star Schools Program encourages improved instruction in mathematics, science, and foreign languages, as well as other subjects (such as literacy skills and vocational education); and serves underserved populations, including disadvantaged, illiterate, limited English proficient populations, and individuals with disabilities through grants to eligible telecommunications partnerships to enable the partnerships to: (i) Develop, construct, acquire, maintain and operate telecommunications audio and visual facilities and equipment; (ii) Develop and acquire educational and instructional programming; and iii) Obtain technical assistance for the use of such facilities and instructional programming. Maximum Award: $1,500,000-$3,000,000. Eligibility: school districts and LEAs that serve a significant number of elementary and secondary schools; state educational agencies; adult and family education program; institutions of higher education or a State higher education agency; teacher training centers; public or private elementary or secondary schools. Deadline: April 07, 2005.
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