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Scholastic Education: Classroom Grants (Ohio)

Scholastic Education supports classroom learning through grants and programs that bring books, literacy tools, and educational materials to students in need, with Ohio teachers eligible for national Scholastic grant programs.

Funding

$500–$5,000

Eligibility

U.S. public school teachers

Grade Focus

K-8

Subject

Literacy / Education / STEM

Deadline

Annual (check scholastic.com/teachers)

Type

National Grant

About This Grant

Scholastic is best known for books and reading, but the company's classroom programs and grants extend into STEM and technology education as Scholastic has expanded its educational materials portfolio. Ohio teachers can access Scholastic grant programs for classroom books, curriculum kits, and educational resources that support cross-curricular learning including science and technology.

Scholastic's classroom grants are particularly accessible for elementary teachers in Title I Ohio schools who may lack resources for quality reading and STEM materials. The company's Book Fairs and classroom programs give Scholastic deep relationships with Ohio schools, making it a familiar funder for many Ohio educators.

While Scholastic's primary focus is literacy and books, programs that integrate reading and STEM — like science trade books, engineering storybooks, or technology-themed literacy projects — are well-suited for Scholastic support. The overlap between CS literacy and reading literacy is a compelling angle for Ohio educators.

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Eligibility

U.S. public school teachers (preK-8 focus)
Ohio classroom teachers in Title I or under-resourced schools
Programs focused on literacy, reading, or cross-curricular STEM learning
Individual teacher classroom projects (not large institutional grants)

Allowable Uses

Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
CS and AI literacy curriculum
Teacher professional development
Science trade books, STEM-themed literature, and classroom library materials

Forward Education Products for This Grant

Forward Education offers classroom-ready kits that align with Ohio CS standards and fit cleanly into grant budgets. All kits include teacher guides and curriculum.

micro:bit Starter Kit — Entry-level physical computing, perfect for introducing coding and computational thinking.
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — Hands-on AI literacy curriculum covering machine learning concepts for K-12 classrooms.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based learning kit connecting coding skills to real-world community challenges.
micro:bit Robotics Kit — Advanced robotics and engineering challenges for deeper CS exploration.

Keep in Mind

Scholastic is literacy-first; frame your STEM project around reading, writing, and communication alongside the science and coding components.
Title I Ohio teachers in elementary schools are strongest Scholastic candidates.
Scholastic's classroom connections (Book Fairs, reading programs) give Ohio teachers a natural relationship with the brand to leverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Scholastic fund coding or technology specifically?

Scholastic focuses on literacy. Technology projects that support reading, writing, or science literacy are eligible. Pure coding programs without a literacy connection are less likely to qualify.

Can Ohio middle school teachers apply?

Scholastic's classroom grants are most focused on K-8. Middle school teachers (grades 6-8) may apply but elementary teachers are the primary audience.

What's the maximum Scholastic classroom grant?

Most Scholastic classroom grants are small ($500-$5,000). They're best for supplemental materials, not major equipment purchases.

Does Scholastic have a Book Fair connection to grant funding?

Schools that run Scholastic Book Fairs earn credits and may have additional access to Scholastic programs. Check with your local Scholastic representative.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Ohio CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for qualifying applications. Reach out before you apply.