Pando PR Tips No 63
Recognition dates, grants, a PTA program, the State of AI in Admissions, and a few other resources in education and EdTech
Grants & Funding
Vernier Science Education's 2025 Inspiration Grants — Applications due by Nov 30
These grants are designed to support K–12 and college educators in fostering STEM literacy. Ten educators will each receive $1,000 worth of Vernier technology of their choosing.
NSF Supplemental Funding Opportunities for Expanding K-12 Resources for AI Education —Webinar on Oct 9 at 10am
U.S. National Science Foundation is holding a webinar on the new funding opportunities available for advancing K-12 artificial intelligence education.
School Opportunity
National PTA School of Excellence Program — Enroll by Oct. 15
By enrolling in this program (for 2025-26), your PTA and school administrators are making a year-long commitment in identifying and implementing an action plan for school improvement based on PTA's National Standards for Family-School Partnerships.
EdTech Survey Opportunity
European Edtech Alliance — EdTech Companies share your evidence practices
European EdTech Alliance is trying to understand evidence needs and evidence uptake in the current EdTech ecosystem. They have asked stakeholders what they require in relation to evidence, e.g. kinds of support for adoption, and funding.
Resources
The State of AI in College Admissions
See this survey of 166 American universities on their stated policies for how much AI is allowed in college admissions, disclosures, and existing enforcements.
Higher Education Conferences to attend in 2026
Higher Ed Div has published their round up of major events to help college leaders and administrators plan their calendars next year.
K-12 Conferences to attend in 2026
And here is K-12 Dive's compiled list of the top K-12 events scheduled for 2026.
Upcoming Events & Early Bird Conference Rates
Admired Leadership Community Conference — Oct 14
Consider joining this "deep dive" with some experienced minds to help you discover exceptional talent. The entire Admired Leadership Community Conference event is free.
International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI) 2026 Annual Conference — Early bird rate available until Jan 9
ICAI has opened registration for their 2026 Annual Conference in Denver. The theme is Elevate Integrity which invites us to rise together—sharing ideas, building strategies, and advancing a culture of integrity in education.
News & Social Pegs
October | National Book Month
October | National Learning Development Month
October | National Arts and Humanities Month
November | National Scholarship Month
November | Academic Writing Month
November 17 - 23 | Global Entrepreneurship Week
November 17 - 21 | American Education Week
October 13 | Indigenous People's Day
October 15 | International Day Against Contract Cheating
November 8 | National STEM Day
November 11 | Veteran's Day
November 17 | International Student's Day
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