Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
11/14/2024 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Future Action Item(s)  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
Grants Awarded  
District Goals:
Goal 1
Thriving Students
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Grants Presentation 11-14-24.pdf
 
Summary:
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant
Grant Award: $500,000

Purpose of Grant:
• Provide Real-Time Feedback and Coaching: Deliver immediate, actionable feedback to Crowley math teachers to identify features that improve math instruction and elevate student engagement.

• Strengthen Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Enhance the experience of Crowley math teachers in PLCs by integrating discourse data from TeachFX into these meetings, facilitating teacher reflection and learning through data-driven discussions.

• Deliver Targeted Data to Leadership: Equip school and district leaders with timely insights into the quality of math instruction, including the level of student engagement and challenge. This data will help identify common instructional strengths and areas for growth across the district.

This collaborative approach with TeachFX aims to build a stronger foundation for teaching and learning improvements aligned with our district’s priorities.


1882 Innovative School Program Grant
Grant Award: $3.6 Million

The purpose of this grant is to offer financial support for the planning, program design, and initial implementation of the middle school redesign Institute of Higher Education partnership with Paul Quinn College. This initiative aims to foster the growth of high-quality schools in Texas, particularly those dedicated to enhancing academic outcomes for educationally school-dependent students.
 
Budgetary Impact:
 
Recommendation
None at this time. This is a future action item.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Crystel Polk - Executive Director of Grants and Transformation
Signed By:  
Michael McFarland - Superintendent