Fueling the Future of Education with Technology
Elevate Your Teaching with a Lean into Learning Grant
Empower your professional growth by attending conferences, collaborating with experts, or designing unique learning experiences. Applications open June 1, 2025.
Professional Development
Dive deep into a learning area or strategy you wish to bring to your school with the Lean into Learning grant.
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Our Mission
With a keen eye on underserved schools and communities,
the Innovative Technology Education Fund seeks to accelerate learning in
K-12 spaces through the innovative uses of technology.
TOTAL
AWARDS
$5,205,899
SCHOOL
DISTRICTS
65
Since 2014, ITEF has granted $5,205,899.00 to Saint Louis Metro Area schools
“While virtual learning has presented some unique challenges to education, we have also been pleasantly surprised by some unexpected benefits this year. ITEF has allowed us to provide an equitable learning environment for our students. With the return to school, we will be able to pilot this program as it was originally intended so we are grateful for this partnership.”
– Shannon S., Hazelwood East High School
+400 Professional Development Grants Awarded
“I had the opportunity to virtually attend the Institute for Personalized Learnings National Convening with the benefit of the Lean Into Learning 2020 grant funded by ITEF. My mind was bursting with ideas that I couldn’t wait to get on paper, share with others, and begin implementing in my classroom.”
– Sarah B., MOSAIC Elementary
Latest News
Impact Report 2024
The Innovative Technology Education Fund Impact Report for 2024 is now available for download. Check it out >> DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT BELOW ITEF Impact Report_2024_webDownload
ITEF Educator Highlight: Dan Lyons
Dan Lyons is a gifted teacher and the metaphor museum director at Maplewood-Richmond Heights Elementary School. Last year, he played a lead role in the school receiving the Innovative Technology Education Fund’s (ITEF) 2024 Innovator Grant for their school’s metaphor...
ITEF Awards $164K in Technology Grants to Seven Area Schools, Elevating K-12 Education with New Chromebooks, Laptops, and STEM Tools
The Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) awarded $164,552 in Catapult grants to seven area schools ranging in amounts from $5,000 to $30,000. These competitive grants allow schools in our region to obtain basic technology and elevate the educational playing...
