In this conversation, you'll hear educator Stephanie Justen and Flint Energies Youth and Education Specialist Blair Brown talk about the Bright Ideas teacher grant program. We discuss innovative teaching methods and the impact of grants on special education.
Stephanie shares her experiences as an itinerant teacher providing autism support and highlights her success with the Bright Ideas grant, which has allowed her to implement creative projects that enhance learning for her students. The discussion also covers the challenges of applying for grants, the significance of community support, and the positive outcomes of funded projects in the classroom.
Apply for the Bright Ideas Grant on our website.
- The grant application opened June 2, 2025
- Our early bird deadline is Friday, September 5, 2025.
- Final deadline is Friday, September 19, 2025.
- Contact Blair Brown with questions. Blair's contact information can be found on the Bright Ideas page.
We also discuss the Operation Round Up/Foundation Grant on the podcast.
If you are a Flint Energies Consumer-member and you'd like to sign up to participate in Operation Round Up to support teachers like Stephanie Justen, simply enroll online here today! People like YOU make the Bright Ideas program possible. Thank you!
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