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Drop Everything and Read
Bookshelf Awards
In celebration of National Drop Everything
And Read (D.E.A.R.) Day, The NEA Foundation and the
National Education Association (NEA) offer the D.E.A.R. Bookshelf Awards. These
awards are made possible in part with support from HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
as part of the NEA's commitment to promote children's literacy and motivate readers
of all ages. This program awards $500 to public schools for the purchase of books
and reading materials that will entice students to drop everything and read!
Guidelines
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all criteria below. Approved awards will be payable to the
applicant's school. Only one eligible applicant per school may submit an application.
- The applicant must be a practicing preK-12 teacher,
school librarian, or education support professional in a U.S.
public school.
- The applicant must agree to serve as the
contact person for the award and all related public relations activities.
Deadline: Applications
are due to The NEA Foundation by 5:00 p.m. EST on March 12, 2007. Applications
must be submitted as an e-mail attachment as sent to dearawards@nea.org..
Amount: The NEA and NEA Foundation
will make 100 awards of $500 each.
Restrictions: Funds may be used only to purchase books and other reading materials for use in
public schools. Funds may not be used to purchase books for personal ownership;
lobbying; religious purposes; or to pay stipends, salaries, or administrative
fees. Employees, members of the board of directors and immediate family members
of the staff and board of The NEA Foundation or the National Education Association
are not eligible to apply for this award. Funds are not transferable and will
be paid only to the school identified on the application form.
Notification: Only award recipients will be notified in writing. A list of award recipients
will be posted on The NEA Foundation's website (www.neafoundation.org)
by April 12, 2007.
Selection criteria: Selection
will be based on random drawing, however, geographic and demographic factors will
be considered.
Submission: Please complete
all sections of this application, save the document,
and submit it as an email attachment to dearawards@nea.org.
Remember to retain a copy for your files. Applications that do not comply with
the instructions or that include materials not specifically requested will not
be reviewed. Only applications received electronically will be considered.
If
you have questions pertaining to this award, please contact, Anita Merina at 202-822-7289.
Problems with the application? E-mail us.
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