Educator for a Day Grants

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

In honor of American Education Week (Nov. 11–17, 2007), Walden University is awarding $5,000 grants to three K–12 schools that are nominated by a teacher or administrator in that school and that are participating in the Educator for a Day program on Thursday, Nov. 15.

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 own school. Join Walden in celebrating this event, and your school could receive much-needed additional resources to support an initiative of your choice.

Nominate your school for a $5,000 grant today. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Oct. 22, 2007.

• Download the nomination form (doc)
• Email nomination forms or questions to educatorforaday@waldenu.edu
• Read the eligibility criteria

What Is Educator for a Day?
Educator for a Day will be held Nov.15, 2007, as part of the National Education Association’s (NEA) celebration of American Education Week. For one day, members of the community—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’s 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 K–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 the nomination form on or before the extended deadline of Oct. 22, 2007. All information must be provided, and all questions must be answered, to complete your nomination. Each response must not exceed 1,000 characters (approximately 200 words).

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

How Will Schools Be Selected?
A panel of judges, composed of educators and members of the Walden University community, will select three schools to each receive a $5,000 grant. The selection 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 it a better place for students to learn and for teachers to work. Walden University will notify winning educators on Nov. 1, 2007, so that plans and logistics can be made for on-site promotion of the Educator for a Day event.

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

About Walden’s College of Education
Walden’s College of Education is the U.S. leader in education programs for working professionals because our curriculum is focused on helping educators develop as leaders in their learning communities. That’s why the College of Education has attracted more than 25,000 educators, making our programs the largest online graduate-level education programs by enrollment, according to U.S. News & World Report. 

Learn about our teacher preparation programs that are uniquely designed to help working professionals transition into a career in teaching.