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Your students can demonstrate their handwriting skills in the Zaner-Bloser 2008-2009 National Handwriting Contest. Finalists each receive a $500 savings bond; a technology prize; and prizes for their teachers, classmates, and principals. One Grand National Champion will receive prizes worth more than $1,500, including a computer for his or her school. The contest is open to students in grades 1-8 for schools that use Zaner-Bloser Handwriting products. The contest deadline is March 2, 2009. Visit zaner-bloser.com to find our more.

The Mathematics Education Trust of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has announced an increase in its Equity in Mathematics Grants for 2009-2010. MET will award an $8,000 grant, increased from $3,000 last year, to an individual or a small group of teachers currently teaching mathematics in grades 6-8. Funded by the Iris Carl Fund and NCTM, this grant supports teachers to incorporate middle school classroom materials or lessons that will improve the achievement of student groups that have records of underachievement. Proposals must address the following: the mathematics content as defined in the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics of NCTM; the plan for improving achievement of the targeted students; and the anticipated impact on their achievement. Recipients of the Equity in Mathematics Grant must be members of NCTM. Activities are to be completed between June 1, 2009, and May 31, 2010. The Equity in Mathematics Grant application packet must be postmarked by November 14, 2008. For more information, visit nctm.org/met.aspx.

Giving educators an opportunity to create and implement a science classroom supported by technology, Fourier Systems is launching the Computing Science Exploration Grant Program. Open for submissions now through Jan. 1, 2009, the program will award one recipient and three runners-up. Enabling the winning entrant to incorporate technology into his or her classroom, Fourier Systems will match the contribution of the applicant up to a $7,500 value (approximate cost of 15 Nova5000s, for a total of up to 30 Nova5000s). As well as being able to equip an entire science and math computing classroom or lab, the recipient also will receive a $500 U.S. voucher for selection of any probeware offered by Fourier Systems (more than 65 probes for conducting science experiments to choose from). The three runners-up will receive a $500 U.S. voucher for Fourier Systems probeware. Entrants must complete an award application, which can be found online at nova5000.com/science-grant. All submissions should demonstrate how and why the applicant would benefit from the Nova5000s and other science and math tools in the classroom or science lab.

Using an innovative range of new and traditional media�podcasts, virtual communities, after-school activities, online games, and a nationwide competition, in addition to prizes like trips to visit scientists, skateboards, telescopes, encyclopedias, science toys and activity kits�the Kids' Science Challenge will inspire third to sixth graders to discover a well-kept secret: science is cool! The project involves a nationwide competition, the Kids' Science Challenge, which encourages third to sixth graders to submit experiments and problems for a group of scientists and engineers to solve. Information on how to enter the competition and track its progress is provided at kidsciencechallenge.com. The website includes a rich variety of resources, such as Kids' Science Challenge videos, helping kids to understand and appreciate the basic principals of science.

Every year, Vernier and the National Science Teacher�s Association present the most resourceful science teachers in the country with the Vernier Software & Technology/NSTA Technology Award. The awards, valued at $3000 each, will be given to seven educators judged to have created the best inquiry-based, hands-on learning activities using data-collection technology interfaced with computers, graphing calculators and other handheld devices. Up to one elementary teacher, two middle school teachers, three high school teachers and one college-level educator will receive the technology awards. Each award consists of $1000 in cash, $1000 in Vernier equipment, and $1000 toward travel and expenses for attending NSTA�s 2009 National Convention. Entries are due by November 30, 2008 and will be judged by a panel of experts appointed by NSTA. Downloadable applications and guidelines are available on the Vernier website at vernier.com/grants. Educators can be nominated or self-nominate for the awards.