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DocuSign Envelope ID: C5144EAF-A28E-4D5C-9EF2-DE06CC1 137C83 <br /> ARTS PROGRAM APPLICATION NARRATIVE—Glenwood Global Beats <br /> Organizational Profile: The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation is an independent non-profit <br /> organization that is dedicated to mobilizing community support for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School <br /> District. Our vision is"to spark a love of learning in all students". Our mission is"to create opportunities <br /> for students and teachers in every school in the district". <br /> Since its inception in 1981, PSF has distributed more than $4,000,000 for innovative programs and <br /> projects that otherwise would not have existed in our schools. It is our continuing mission to play the <br /> role of champion for public education by advocating for positive change to make our schools the very <br /> best they can be. Our ultimate goal is to prepare all of the district's students for lives as successful <br /> adults in the twenty-first century,which will benefit not only our children, but our entire community. <br /> This is what we believe: <br /> • Every child deserves the best possible education <br /> • Excellent teachers ignite learning <br /> • High quality public education is fundamental to a vibrant community <br /> This is what we do: <br /> • Fund promising, innovative educational practices <br /> • Partner with the community to raise funds that support teachers and students <br /> • Foster opportunities for feedback with teachers and parents <br /> • Manage funds responsibly with the highest degree of ethical standards <br /> Current Programs and Services: <br /> • Award grants to teacher teams or teacher/parent collaborative teams <br /> • Award Fund grants for out-of-school learning and enrichment for low income or low borderline <br /> proficient K-12 students <br /> • Award student scholarships for higher education <br /> • Select recipients for endowed teaching chairs and other awards to teachers and staff who <br /> demonstrate outstanding performance. <br /> • Award scholarships for teachers pursuing initial certification and recertification from the <br /> National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. National board certification is a self- <br /> initiated, rigorous certification standard beyond the required state certification.To date, PSF has <br /> awarded national board certification scholarships to 181 teachers. <br /> • Award International Teacher Travel Grants to enable selected teachers to travel foreign <br /> countries to learn the language and culture of the students they teach. <br /> • Fund Professional Development Impact Grants to address high need areas for improvement at <br /> each school. <br /> • Fund professional development for teachers and teacher assistants in grades pre-K through <br /> grade 5 on the use of electronic white boards. <br /> • Partner with the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club to provide free school supplies valued at over <br /> $30,000 to specials, resource, novice teachers,family specialists, pre-K and UNC Hospital School <br />