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Idaho Arts Charter School Teacher Wins NWPE Grant
posted by: Cindy Omlin | June 09, 2011, 04:02 AM   


Mr. David Mullins, 7th-8th grade mathematics and technology teacher at Idaho Arts Charter School in Nampa, ID, has been awarded a classroom grant for $500 by Northwest Professional Educators (NWPE), the state’s only non-union professional teacher association.  The grant will fund purchase of an Apple iPad to improve instruction and student participation.  Kim Hunter presented the award on behalf of Northwest Professional Educators at a school staff meeting in May.

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“Northwest Professional Educators is happy to provide Mr. Mullins this grant to enhance student learning,” said Cindy Omlin, Executive Director of NWPE.  “NWPE is proud to reward educators for their hard work and creativity in the classroom.  Mr. Mullins’ award is certainly well-deserved as he seeks ways to increase student achievement.”

NWPE awards $500 teacher scholarships and classroom grants twice a year. Teachers who are new to the profession or their classroom are also eligible for $250 New Classroom Start-Up Grants.  All educators are eligible for the awards although NWPE members receive first preference.  The next application deadline is October 31, 2011.

Northwest Professional Educators is a nonprofit, non-union, professional educators’ organization focused on students as educators’ highest priority and improving the professionalism of education.

NWPE welcomes educators of any education entity including teachers, administrators and support staff and provides members with liability insurance, legal services, professional development resources, opportunities for teacher scholarships and classroom grants, newsletters, and a voice on education issues.  Membership dues are $16.50 a month.

More information about Northwest Professional Educators and its teacher scholarship and classroom grant program may be obtained by visiting the website at www.nwpe.org or calling 1-800-380-6973.

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