Nevada Department of Education to Fund Local Classrooms

The Department of Education, Governor Sisolak and the State Legislature are partnering with DonorsChoose to distribute $8 million of State federal relief funding for classroom resources.

Educators are encouraged to submit a project to DonorsChoose for immidiate federal funding and support from the Department of Education.

Eligible projects will align with the state’s COVID response and priorities (listed below) and instructional materials will align with the Nevada Academic Content Standards.

Nevada Priorities for COVID-19 Response and Recovery:

Ensuring safe and healthy in-person learning environments conducive to students’ social emotional and academic development
Access to distance education and technological capacity for educators, students, and families
Social and emotional support of students in response to COVID-19
Support of parents, families, and communities

Click HERE to visit the DonorsChoose program page to submit your project.

Funds will be awarded on first-come, first-serve basis. Spread the word to educators in your communities!

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October 4, 2021

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