Foundation
In 1966 George H. Reavis, an outstanding Kappan and Ohio educator, created the Educational Foundation at Phi Delta Kappa International. Reavis made a large gift to Phi Delta Kappa International and envisioned a foundation that would greatly expand PDK′s program activities.
The PDK Educational Foundation supports a variety of financial aid programs, seminars and institutes, and publications. PDK membership dues are not used for foundation-sponsored programs. They are wholly supported by member donations to the Educational Foundation.
The 50th anniversary year winds down with outstanding Foundation events.
University of Toronto Chapter presents an annual award in honour of its first President, Henry Jackman. Chairperson Ruth Childs, Foundation Chair Susan Seidman, and OISE Doctoral Student Saad Chahine had the very pleasant task of reading the application essays. We are delighted that Susanna Tang, our 2007 winner from OISE was able to join us at our June social.
Kari Peters was introduced at our AGM as our Chapter Excellence in Student Teaching (Prospective Educator) award winner. We are delighted that OISE/UT Dean of Education Jane Gaskell helped present Kari with the International level Prospective Educator award, which carries a cheque for $1000.00. Click here to read Kari's essay.
Gerald Read Travel Scholarship 2006 Winner
PDK educational tours are going this year to Italy in November, and New Zealand in April 2008.
Stephanie Fetterolf, our current program co-Chair, received a PDK Gerald Read travel scholarship to go on a PDK Educator-to-Educator trip to China. The trip was planned by Dr. Yong Zhao, Distinguished Professor at Michigan State, University Director of the US-China Centre for Research in Education, and Director of the Centre for Innovation and Technology.
The tour visited Beijing, Xi'An, and Shanghai. They visited Ministries of Education, education researchers, and schools. In Beijing, the schools are considered the best in the country. In Shanghai, they're considered the most innovative. Xi'An, however, is currently a shadow of the glory that created the Terra Cotta Warriors. Its schools deal with issues of poverty. The China trip was carefully planned to show the full range of educational situations in China.
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Annual Fund Drive
Each year, PDK invites members to make a donation to increase the assets of the Educational Foundation when they pay their membership dues or when they receive a pledge card mailed in the fall. (Chapter contact - Susan Seidman, sseidman@sympatico.ca)
Chapter members can still make contributions to the Foundation, which supports such initiatives as the Prospective Educator award scholarships. Contributions made by the end of June count towards the Chapter's giving status.
PDK International Scholarships for Prospective Educators
Secondary school applicants should view the application from the "Prospective Educator" heading of the "Awards and Scholarships" section from the PDK International site www.pdkintl.org.
Chapter contact - Susan Seidman, sseidman@sympatico.ca
or Pauline Shou, paulineshou@gmail.com .
Prospective Educator - Excellence In Student Teaching Award
Undergraduates and graduate students engaged in student teaching during the summer, fall and spring of the current year are eligible for awards of $1,000. Apply through the "Excellence in Student Teaching" portion of the Awards page on this site.
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Applicants must be full-time students (master′s, specialist, or doctoral) during the year the tuition and fee awards are used. The chapter-level award includes one year′s membership in PDK.
University of Toronto Members may request an application from the Foundation Committee Chair, Susan Seidman, sseidman@sympatico.ca in January.
Submission deadline to Chair Susan Seidman is July 17.
Chapter level winnings will be membership and entrance into International level, which gives eligibility for $750-1500 .
The Doctoral Dissertation Award
Information is posted on PDK International website, www.pdkintl.org.
The Chapter committee is chaired by Dr. Clay Lafleur. Submissions need to go to them by August 15, 2008. See the Awards section for more details.
Gerald H. Read Travel Seminar Scholarship
Phi Delta Kappa members may request an application for the Gerald Howard Read Scholarships directly from Phi Delta Kappa International. The scholarship deadline is February 1st each year and the effective date is June 1st with the scholarship being valid for 24 months. Travel Seminars are open to the public as well as members.
Reavis Educational Resource Assistance Program
The Reavis Educational Resource Assistance Program provides professional resources for needy educational institutions. Support can be one-time or annual. For information see www.pdkintl.org/edfnd/fndhome.htm
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- Outstanding Foundation Events
- Gerald Read Travel Scholarship 2006 Winner
- Annual Fund Drive
- PDK International Scholarships for Prospective Educators
- Prospective Educator - Excellence in Student Teaching Award
- Graduate Fellowships in Educational Leadership
- The Doctoral Dissertation Award
- Gerald H. Read Travel Seminar Scholarship
- Reavis Educational Resource Assistance Program