Oakcrest Elementary Receives $5,000 Grant From Walden University

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Oakcrest Elementary Receives $5,000 Grant From Walden University

November 17, 2011

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LANDOVER -- Oakcrest Elementary School has received a $5,000 Educator for a Day grant from Walden University to enhance classroom education, provide educational technology and supplies, or sponsor special educational activities.

Oakcrest was one of only five grant recipients nationwide and the only school in the northeast region. The other schools were located in New Orleans, Los Angeles, Houston and Marietta, Ga. Walden received applications from more than 250 schools.

“We are so happy that our grant will be able to make a difference, so that they can reach even brighter futures,” said Jerry Sweitzer, public relations manager at Walden University.

Oakcrest plans to use the grant to enhance its Artist in Residency program and other efforts that focus on math, reading and science.

The grant was awarded during the school’s own Educator for a Day program on Thursday held as part of American Education Week.

Guest educators included Staff Sgt. Annette R. Johnson from the D.C. Army National Guard, retired Army Sgt. Harvest Sampleton and Susan Alison Keady, a faculty member in the George Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance.

Walden is an online university that offers more than 60 degree programs with more than 300 specializations and concentrations. The award was given through the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership.

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