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A partnership for innovation and education serving District 87 and Unit 5
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Grant applications are now available! Grant application deadline is Tuesday, April 8, 2014.
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It's in the Bag at Sheridan School!
A grant in action...
Librarian Kristi Sutter wanted to give first-graders an easier way to keep track of their library books. Beyond the Books Educational Foundation funded her solution... Library Bags that keep their treasured books safe.
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Find the latest news stories from WJBC, the Pantagraph, the Normalite and others. From upcoming events, stories about past grants and more, they have it all covered!
Grants In Action
Beyond The Books has many grants currently in action around District 87 and Unit 5. Take a look at what local educators are doing this year thanks to help from Beyond The Books.
Upcoming Events
There are many events throughout the year to help raise money for Beyond The Books! Find out the next ones plus on our events calendar! Plus, you can see the grant application deadlines.