Articles by: Gwen Solomon

Gwen Solomon was Founding Director of The School of the Future in New York City, Coordinator of Instructional Technology Planning for New York City Public Schools, and Senior Analyst in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Instructional Technology. She has written and co-authored several books and many magazine articles on educational technology.

The Best Grants for Education for 2022 & Beyond

By Gwen Solomon published 13 October 22

As traditional sources of funding decrease, securing grants is a reasonable supplement to established funding.

Your Next Grant Proposal: 10 Steps to Starting Over

By Gwen Solomon published 18 November 21

If you've written one grant proposal, congrats! You're well on your way to your next one

Education Grants: Win or Lose, What to Do Next

By Gwen Solomon last updated 28 October 21

After applying for an education grant, here are the next steps to take whether you receive funding or not

9 Grant Proposal Review Questions to Ask Yourself

By Gwen Solomon last updated 21 September 21

Before you send a grant proposal, asking these questions can help ensure its success

Grant Proposals: 7 Questions to Ask As You Write

By Gwen Solomon published 23 August 21

When crafting a grant proposal, asking yourself the right questions during the process can help improve your chance of success

Grant Proposals: 9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing

By Gwen Solomon published 19 July 21

When crafting grant proposals, asking yourself the right questions before you start can help improve your chance of success

6 Grant Application Questions to Ask Yourself

By Gwen Solomon published 14 June 21

The answer to these grant application questions can help inform and shape a successful proposal

Education Grants: 5 Guidelines to Win One

By Gwen Solomon published 18 May 21

When creating a proposal for an education grant, matching ideas and needs across the process is critical

What Grant Judges Look For in An Application

By Gwen Solomon published 12 April 21

To impress grant judges, crafting a clear narrative that clearly state objectives, goals, budget, and processes is essential

7 Steps to Plan a Grant Proposal

By Gwen Solomon last updated 11 March 21

Following these steps can help guide your grant proposal to success

The 8 Key Parts of a Grant Proposal

By Gwen Solomon last updated 21 September 21

Any grant proposal needs to include these critical details for success

How to Find an Education Grant

By Gwen Solomon published 11 January 21

Knowing where to look is the first step in how to find an education grant

8 Things to Do Before You Write a Grant Proposal

By Gwen Solomon published 28 December 20

Before you even sit down to write a grant proposal, do your research and prep accordingly

Grant Guide

By Gwen Solomon last updated 12 January 23

A comprehensive grant guide to preparing, writing, and applying for education funding

K-12 Grant Search and Informal Funding Sites

By Gwen Solomon published 8 December 20

Resources to get your education grant search started

The latest K-12 digital content trends & strategies that make a difference

By Gwen Solomon published 16 October 19

What Ed Tech Apps Work Best for Learning?

By Gwen Solomon published 21 August 19

Join us as we share the results of a national study on effectiveness.

How Effective for Learning are the Ed Tech Apps we Use?

By Gwen Solomon published 1 August 19

A Guide to Selecting the Best Digital Reading Solution for Your District

By Gwen Solomon published 11 April 18

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QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE SEARCHING FOR A GRANT OPPORTUNITY

By Gwen Solomon published 29 September 16

Do you have a compelling idea?

What To Ask Yourself In Order To Write A Winning Grant Proposal

By Gwen Solomon published 12 September 16

Do you have a compelling idea? Do you truly need the funding and can you explain why?

What were we thinking?

By Gwen Solomon published 30 October 15

Over the years, Technology & Learning and its predecessors have written about the big edtech issues as they’ve arisen and the concerns that educators have had about them.