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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...
Board Member Highlight: Dr. Kendall Ware
Dr. Kendall Ware, Ed.D. is a Saint Louis native who believes in empowering students to pursue their passions and equipping educators with resources that ensure student success. Dr. Ware joined the Innovation Technology Education Fund’s Board of Directors in May 2024....
Lean into Learning 2024
St. Louis, MO. – The Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) awarded $124,791 to 18 area schools and districts, through self-selected professional development experiences. Forty-two grants were awarded to allow educators to participate at a...
ITEF Educator Highlight: Shannon Steimel
Mrs. Shannon Steimel, Hazelwood School District Library Media Specialist, is an Innovative Technology Education Fund’s 2017 Innovator Grant recipient and former Substantial Use Partner. For most of her 20-year career, Mrs. Steimel has served as a Language Arts teacher...
Innovative Technology Education Fund Welcomes Three New Board Members to Amplify Impact on Learning
St. Louis, MO – The Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) is pleased to announce the addition of three distinguished new members to its Board of Directors: Joseph P. Komos, Maren Mellem, and Dr. Kendall Ware. Each brings a wealth of experience and a deep...
Two Area Schools Receiving $120,355.02
St. Louis, MO. – The Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) awarded a total of $120,355.02 to two area schools, through 2024 Innovator Grants. These competitive grants are provided to encourage schools in our region to advance creative, novel thinking through the...
Show Me Green Schools
Show-Me Green Schools is an initiative in Missouri that helps PreK-12 schools become environmentally sustainable. They provide resources, guidance, and recognition, focusing on reducing environmental impacts, improving health and wellness, and enhancing education. The...
Seven Area Schools Receiving $163,843.81 in Grants from ITEF
St. Louis, MO. – The Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) awarded $163,843.81 to seven area schools, grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000. These competitive Catapult Grants allow schools in our region to obtain basic technology and elevate the technological...
Lean into Learning 2023
2023 Lean into Learning Professional Development Grants St. Louis, MO. – The Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) awarded $144,886 to sixteen area schools, through self-selected professional development experiences. Forty-two grants were awarded to allow...
Impact Report 2022
The Innovative Technology Education Fund Impact Report for 2022 is now available for download. Check it out >> ITEF-Impact-Report_2022Download