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The Obama Administration has taken unprecedented action in providing our nation's schools with more than $100 billion in new funding in a sweeping effort to improve the American education system. This funding is a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). This legislation offers exciting opportunities for schools districts and universities to make investments in students, teachers, programs, training and infrastructure, to prepare students to advance their education or enter the workforce. ARRA funding supports skill creation and program development in early learning, and for secondary schools and colleges, that help students gain skills and get jobs. Improving student achievement and positive reforms in schools are among ARRA’s guiding principals. Educators must be aware however that this funding is only available for a limited period of time, and in many cases, it is only available on a first-come, first served basis. It is therefore imperative that educators and administrators learn as much as possible about the funding guidelines, the various programs that you can apply to receive funding, as well as the types of programs that are being funded. SoundTree is the perfect partner to help your school develop pedagogically and educationally appropriate technology solutions that are targeted specifically toward the goals of ARRA. We've been helping educators achieve their curricular goals utilizing technology for the past 15 years, and our reputation and committment to customer support have made us the industry leader in music technology, audio and video recording, and classroom technology solutions. Together with our strategic partners in the hardware and software industry, SoundTree technology solutions provide opportunities for effective instruction that can easily tie into 21st Century job skills - specifically in the creative economy that lies ahead. Providing students with marketable skills while nurturing their creativity is a cornerstone of SoundTree's mission. The ARRA Funding is comprised of a number of programs specifically geared toward education, including:
Each of these programs have specific funding goals which can easily be fulfilled by educational technology programs and curriculum. Professional development, new construction, infusing technology into the curriculum, adaptive technologies for students with special needs, and the development of new curricula targeted toward building vocational skills are some of the major focuses of the ARRA funding. To the right are four examples of projects that fit the ARRA Funding parameters. Feel free to download them and adapt them for your own needs. Additionally, SoundTree provides numerous opportunities for incorporating music technology into the special education classroom through the SoundBeam device - available exclusively through SoundTree. For more information on how SoundTree can help you to create programs and proposals that specifically target the ARRA funding objectives, contact your local SoundTree Account Manager at (800) 963-8733 or email stimulus@soundtree.com. For information on how to apply for funding through the ARRA Program, click on the links above for both the Obama Administration and Department of Education sites that address the ARRA program.
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Important Links Obama Administration Recovery Report: www.recovery.gov The Department of Education Page on ARRA Relevant Resources An Open Letter from Sec. Duncan on Arts in Education National Center for Education Statistics SoundTree Audio Recording Studio Solution SoundTree Music Technology Lab SoundTree TV & Video Production Studio
For more information on how SoundTree can help you through the ARRA funding process, email us at stimulus @soundtree.com today or call 1 (800) 963-8733. |
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