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IPEI and ICSD superintendent's fundLearn more about the Aspiring Educators
Award ProgramThe Aspiring Educators Award Program will recognize select ICSD students who show promise as potential future educators and educational leaders.
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Celebrate what we made happen together!You make our work possible.
Celebrate what we made happen together!
Final 2020-21 Grant Deadline:
Red and Gold, Teacher Grants:
March 17, 2021
Connecting Classrooms Grant: Rolling Applications
Grant Stories!Results!IPEI supported 24 projects and programs during the 2019-20 schools year.
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.
IPEI and DiscIthaca's Second Disc Golf EventIn response to COVID-19, our event has been postponed.#StaySafe #StayHome #StayTuned for a new date!
Join the Hunt!Register now to participate in IPEI's Scavenger Hunt- April 17 and 18.
Get your crew, get outside, and get looking.
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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
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A To see annual reports from previous years check out the annual report archive.
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During 2018-19 IPEI awarded 42 Grants totaling $45,450 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.
Connecting Classrooms Grants
Connecting Classrooms Grants encourage partnerships within and across Ithaca schools.
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What's New at IPEI
Keep up to date with the latest news
- September 6, 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 education [...] - 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 5, 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 [...]