The Mikkelson Education Fund and The Mikkelson Foundation provide support for
groups and organizations that develop and deliver programs for the improvement
of teachers' technical knowledge and skills.
OUR PHILOSOPHY:
We believe that an extremely important element for improving the level of
science and mathematics competence is to generate in students the desire to
learn and understand how things work. Increased interest in science can be
encouraged by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher who can make the subject
matter relevant and understandable. Our goal is to provide such teachers with
opportunities to renew or advance their knowledge and enthusiasm, with the
expectation that a few more students will be inspired to follow technical
careers, or at least become more technically astute.
Our primary interest is in preparing students for success in technical fields
that require a strong understanding and competence in advanced mathematics and
science. Our focus is on the improvement of the individual teacher's academic
and technical skills, and on hands-on learning experiences in science and
mathematics. Supporting programs which provide scientific and technical
training of teachers helps to achieve our goals.
FUND ORGANIZATION:
The Mikkelson Education Fund provides grants to non-profit groups,
organizations, and institutions which provide teacher training experiences
consistent with the Fund's objectives. The Mikkelson Education Fund generally
provides support for existing programs and a small number of participants. We
primarily support educational requests in Colorado. Through the Mikkelson
Education Fund we expect to be able to support two to three group or
institutional programs each year.
Grants will be evaluated on the basis of the suitability of the program or
project to further the goals of The Mikkelson Education Fund.
For more information go to The Mikkelson Education
Fund.
The Mikkelson Foundation works on longer term projects with
institutions to develop and present programs for teacher training.
Additionally, The Mikkelson Foundation funds some groups and organizations
which provide teacher training experiences consistent with the Foundation's
objectives.
The Mikkelson Foundation currently supports four institutional programs.
For more information go to The Mikkelson
Foundation.
Mikkelson Foundation
High School Scholarship
Current Program Support
Program development
Students
High School Scholarship
Teachers
Individual Teachers
Groups and Organizations
Non-Profits
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Program Development