Published: March 1, 2000

Awards

Following are application deadlines for awards, honors, and contests available to teachers. Asterisks (*) denote new entries.

April 10 SCIENCE EDUCATION

Scholastic Inc., the children's publishing and media company, announces the Ms. Frizzle Award 2000, presented by Microsoft Corp. The program supports proposals from K-6 teachers for creative science projects that inspire imaginative, inquiry-based learning. The grand-prize winner receives $2,000 cash, $2,000 in Microsoft educational software, and $2,000 in Scholastic books and other products. The second- place winner receives $1,000 cash and $1,000 in Microsoft software; the third-place winner receives $500 in Scholastic books and educational materials. For more information, contact: Scholastic's Ms. Frizzle Award 2000, Scholastic Inc., 555 Broadway, Dept. [STMSBWEB], New York, NY 10012- 3999; www.scholastic.com/magicschool bus/pro/grant00/index.htm .