Educator for a Day Grants

Host an Educator for a Day event and your school could receive a $5,000 grant.

In honor of American Education Week (Nov. 15–21, 2009), Walden University is awarding $5,000 grants to three P–12 schools that are hosting an Educator for a Day event on Thursday, Nov. 19, 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 this event, and your school could receive a grant to support an initiative of your choice.

Nominate your school for a $5,000 grant today. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST, BUT THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED.

What is Educator for a Day?

Educator for a Day will be held on Nov. 19, 2009, as part of the National Education Association’s (NEA) celebration of American Education Week. For one day, community members—including individuals interested in transitioning into a teaching career—are invited into the classroom as “guest educators” to help perform the daily duties of America’s teachers under the supervision of a teacher.

For information about how you and your school can get involved, please visit the NEA Web site.

Who is eligible for a $5,000 grant from Walden University?

You may nominate your school for a $5,000 grant from Walden University if you and your school are participating in the NEA’s Educator for a Day program. Any teacher or administrator from a public or private P–12 school may submit a nomination. Read the eligibility requirements.

How do I nominate a school?

It’s easy: Tell us what makes your school exceptional by completing and submitting the nomination form on or before the deadline of Oct. 28, 2009. All information must be provided and all questions must be answered. No response to any question may exceed 1,000 characters (approximately 200 words). THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST, BUT THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED.

  1. Download the nomination form.
  2. Email the completed form to educatorforaday@waldenu.edu.

How will the schools be selected?

A panel of judges, composed of educators and members of the Walden University community, will select three schools to receive a $5,000 grant each. Selections will be based on the nominator’s demonstrated passion for and knowledge of teaching, as well as the impact the grant would have on the school’s ability to make a better place for students to learn and for teachers to work.

Walden University will notify winning educators on Nov. 5, 2009, so that plans can be made and logistics arranged for on-site promotion of the Educator for a Day event to be held on Nov. 19, 2009.

Email nomination forms and questions to educatorforaday@waldenu.edu.

About Walden University

Walden University is an accredited institution that for nearly 40 years has provided an engaging learning experience for educators. For the third year in a row, Walden has the No. 1 largest online graduate program in education by enrollment, according to U.S. News & World Report. Walden’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is the choice of more than 42,500 students and alumni.

Learn about our state-approved* Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) that is uniquely designed to help working professionals transition into a career in teaching.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456.

*Walden University’s teacher preparation program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden’s enrollment advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed.

Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 1-334-242-9935 or www.alsde.edu to verify that these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits.

Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 1-360-725-6320 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether Walden’s programs in the field of education are approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.

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