Hudson teachers earn $13,155 in Star Grants

The Education Foundation of Hudson last week awarded Star Grants for innovative projects and curriculum training. The foundation awarded grants totaling $13,155 for six projects involving 17 educators and administrators touching most schools in the Hudson district.

Foundation President Bob Benoy presented the awards Thursday, Dec 2, at Hudson High School. He told recipients that the foundation and community are proud of the educators’ efforts to bring innovative ideas to the classroom.

“You are the teachers who inspire excellence, and that is why you are here today,” Benoy said. “You are innovative, creative, encourage innovative projects and are not afraid to expand your horizons.”

The foundation is funded by private donations, mostly coming from local and area businesses, individuals and foundations.

Star Grants offer financial support for innovative classroom projects and furthering the education of teachers – projects that would not typically be funded in the normal budgeting process. The foundation awards grants twice each year. Deadlines are Nov. 1 and April 1.

The foundation also selects winners of the Star Excellence Award, which is presented to educators each spring. Those individuals are nominated by the public and nominations are also due April 1 of each year.

The foundation, founded in 1990, is a private organization established to strengthen community participation in local schools and inspire both teachers and students.

With last week’s awards, the foundation has funded nearly $1,060,000 in projects and awards since its inception.

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