MCTM Foundation Update – March 2022

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Arnie Cutler Scholarship Application Now Available

The application for the Arnie Cutler Scholarship is now available on our website.  https://www.mctm.org/grants-scholarships

Our target audience is: 

  • Licensed Minnesota Middle school teachers currently teaching mathematics in grades 5 – 8.  
  • Must have 3 years of teaching experience and expect to continue teaching mathematics middle school. 
  • Must be an MCTM member. 

The Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for improving and deepening middle school teachers’ understanding of mathematics by completing coursework in mathematics. Scholarships with a maximum of $1200 each will be awarded to persons currently teaching in grades 6 – 8. Mathematics content is the focus of this scholarship; thus primary consideration will be given to appropriate mathematics content courses. Mathematics education courses may also qualify if they include a strong content emphasis and if the applicant provides a suitable rationale. Coursework should be from an accredited college or university and grant academic credit. Proposals must address the following: rationale for the coursework, anticipated instructional improvements, and expected impact on student learning.

Grant Amount:  Maximum of $1,200; half is paid upon acceptance of scholarship.  The other half is paid upon submission of the report, receipts for expenses, and evidence of course completion. Course must be completed within 1 year. 

Spring Conference 2022 – Duluth 

Stop by the MCTM Foundation booth when you come to Duluth and say Hello: 

  • Check out our BOOK SALE – a dollar ($1) per book.  We have children’s literature, NCTM Navigations, and many other gems.  
  • Check out the CORNHOLE game:  Buy 3 bags for $1. Put the bag in the hole, your name goes in for the raffle to win the cornhole game,  and you get to draw from a grab bag for prizes.  We will be drawing at 3:00 on Saturday so the winner can pick up the game. 
  • Buy raffle tickets for the QUILT Raffle – the quilt will be on display. $5 per ticket, 5 tickets for $20. We will be drawing at 3:00 on Saturday so the winner can pick up the quilt.