In the spirit of the season, CB Cares Educational Foundation Executive Director Kimberly Cambra made a journey around the district spreading holiday cheer and awarded 24 innovative learning grants (ILG) to teachers in Central Bucks schools.

CB Cares awarded close to $14,000 for the first round of ILGs to deserving CBSD educators for their classrooms. The organization received a record amount of grant applications for inspirational projects from dedicated and motivated educators. This grants are focused on social and emotional wellness, STEM, the arts, school and community partnerships, and so much more. See a video with photos of the check presentations here.

2018 First Round Innovative Learning Grants

ILGs encourage teachers to pilot new ideas and enrich the curriculum by preparing students in the Arts, STEM, Leadership and Wellness as they enter the 21 Century.  These grants take the ideas of visionary educators to life in our schools that wouldn’t be possible within the district’s regular budget.   Local businesses approved by the state’s EITC tax credit program (Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program) serve as our financial partners and afford the opportunity to offer innovative education and programs.

Since 2012, CBCEF has awarded over $90,000 in grants.  All CBSD professional personnel are eligible to apply for grants. Applicants may be principals, administrators, individual staff members or a team of staff members. Grant awards are competitive and can be up to $1000 for single classrooms.  Consideration for larger grant amounts may be applied to several grade levels or departments, or be school/district wide. Learn more about the important work of the Central Bucks School District's critical partner in education, The CB Cares Educational Foundation, on their website at www.cb-cares.org.