FY25 Computer Science Professional Development and Devices Grant
Due date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern
The purpose of this competitive Computer Science (CS) Professional Development (PD) and Devices grant is to support Massachusetts public school teachers in learning Computer Science content and in purchasing student learning devices (e.g., circuit boards, Makey Makey, Beebots, micro:bits) for their classrooms. Funds under this grant may be used to attend select summer Professional Learning workshops and purchase classroom devices and accessories associated with that workshop. Optionally, schools may use these funds to purchase devices or accessories for teachers using a CS curriculum marked as "comprehensive" in the Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Curriculum Guide .
See the FC 0142 grant posting for the official grant details.
See the FC 0142 Questions and Answers (Updated 3/19/2025) for further details.
FY25 High Dosage Mathematics Tutoring Program: Early Literacy and Mathematics High Dosage Tutoring Programs
Due to the resounding success of the Math Tutoring program in FY24, DESE has decided to extend the initiative into FY25. The High Dosage Math Tutoring program supports DESE's overarching vision for educational excellence and a commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students. The High Dosage Math Tutoring Program is designed to support students, particularly those from historically underserved groups, in excelling in mathematics by creating targeted interventions through high-dosage tutoring services. The program addresses individual strengths, needs, and diverse backgrounds of the students. The program fosters affirming environments in which students are known, valued, and held to high expectations, ultimately working towards the overarching goal of ensuring that all students thrive in their mathematical learning experiences.
Accelerating Science: Open Access Professional Learning (OAPL) DESE has carefully reviewed and approved professional learning opportunities focused on science. Massachusetts educators who qualify can enroll in these approved courses for free and will also receive either a stipend or teacher substitute reimbursement upon completing the course.
OpenSciEd Middle School Adoption and Implementation Support Grants In partnership with the One8 Foundation, schools can apply for grants to help support implementation of the program, access in-state training, and receive additional support and complimentary programming from the OpenSciEd Equitable Instruction Initiative. To learn more, visit OpenSciEd in Massachusetts.
Green Ribbon Schools Launched by the U.S. Department of Education in 2011, the Green Ribbon Schools recognition program honors schools and districts that are exemplary in reducing environmental impact and costs, improving the health and wellness of students and staff, and delivering effective environmental and sustainability education that incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), civic skills, and green career pathways. To learn more about the award in Massachusetts, visit Green Ribbon Schools.
National Science Foundation: Grant Opportunities and Awards Search The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds research and education in most fields of science, engineering, technology, and computer science. It does this through grants, and cooperative agreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K–12 school systems, businesses, informal science organizations and other research organizations throughout the United States. The Foundation accounts for about one-fourth of federal support to academic institutions for basic research.
At any point in time Massachusetts has about 2,900 NSF awards. To search for NSF funding opportunities, visit NSF Funding Search. To search for NSF Awards, visit NSF Awards Search.
Last Updated: March 19, 2025