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21st Annual Adult Spelling BeeSign Up By February 15Participate in IPEI's Adult Spelling Bee or come see teams compete for the Bee Trophy!
Grant opportunitiesSupporting innovation by teachers for studentsGrant Deadlines: October 10, January 9 and March 20
Connecting Elementary Schools
& the Discovery TrailKids Discover the Trail!Connecting kids and their learning to the rich experiences available through one of the eight Discovery Trail organizations.
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Connecting School and Community
Ithaca Public Education Initiative believes the education of every student in the Ithaca City School District is enhanced through community connections and support.
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Our 2018-2019 Annual Report is now available.
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A To see annual reports from previous years check out the annual report archive.
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During 2017-18 IPEI awarded 65 Grants totaling $78,798 in funding for innovative education
Teacher Grants
Teacher Grants provide up to $1,500 for projects that fund teachers’ great ideas involving community partners and aligning with state learning standards.
Red and Gold Grants
Red and Gold Grants are one-time awards of up to $500 to teachers, staff, students or community members for projects that strengthen and enrich learning and have a positive impact on student engagement.
Community Collaboration Grants
Community Collaboration Grants were not awarded this year.
Connecting Classrooms Grants
Connecting Classrooms Grants encourage partnerships within and across Ithaca schools. In 2017–18, grants were made to Fall Creek and Northeast Elementary, South Hill Elementary, and DeWitt Middle School.
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What's New at IPEI
Keep up to date with the latest news
- September 06, 2018
IPEI Awards Loehr Award to IHS Teacher
Carrie Brindisi, a science teacher at Ithaca High School since 2011, was recognized for her creative approach to science [...] - November 22, 2017
IPEI and #NYgivesday
IPEI will be participating in #NYGivesday on Tuesday, Nov 28. #NYGivesday is a 24 hour online opportunity promoting opportunities for generosity [...] - September 05, 2017
IPEI Recognizes Innovative Science Educator with Loehr Award
At the Ithaca City School District’s (ICSD) annual Convocation for all teachers and staff on Tuesday, Steven Manley, Executive Director [...]