As part of our mission to broadcast, document, and forecast the evolution of K-12 education in America, Future of School is honoring the resilient spirit of educators who embrace innovation in difficult times through the 2021 Future of School Resilient Districts Prize.

Over the last decade, technology has become an increasingly important component of modern education. With the pandemic, we’ve seen just how critical a role technology plays in flexible learning models and instructional delivery that can withstand major disruptions.

Now, we want to recognize those educators and schools who have risen to the challenge to provide students with high-quality educational experiences despite—or perhaps because of—the unique constraints of our times.

How does the RDP work?

Educators, individual schools, or networks/consortium of schools are all welcome to apply for the 2021 Future of School Resilient District Prize by sharing their story about how they have innovated their instructional delivery and/or educational environments to support their students.

As many as 12 awards of up to $25,000 will be rewarded to schools and educators who can use the funds for technology, curriculum, professional development, training, or other approved online and blended learning, ed-tech related expenses.

In addition, we'll be compiling best practices from the winners into a shareable format others will greatly benefit from in the journey towards building the future of school for their students.

More than a grant program, the RDP focuses on systemic change through individual inspiration, idea sharing and the intentional celebration of the efforts of educators across America during the pandemic.

Applications are beig accepted between June 1 – 30, 2021.
Winners will be announced in late August 2021.