North Huron School receives Meemic Foundation grant

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KINDE a The Meemic Foundation, a non-profit organization created by Meemic Insurance Company, announced Ellen Yaroch received a grant to North Huron School. With these literacy tools in various formats, students are able to develop a desire for reading and become proficient readers.

aExceptional educators are always looking for new and creative ways to inspire their students and we want to make sure that financial concerns donat stand in the way of those ideas,a said Pamela Harlin, administrator for the Meemic Foundation. aThe goal of Meemic Foundation grants is to provide the resources necessary for teachers to create a dynamic learning environment for students that not only educates the children but inspires them as well.a

The foundation looks to fund innovative programs, events or projects that will significantly enhance studentsa classroom experiences in all educational settings including public, private, parochial and charter schools as well as colleges and universities.

The Meemic Foundation has been offering financial assistance in the form of grants to schools and educators for more than 20 years. What began as a college scholarship program has expanded into a foundation that has touched more than 1.5 million students through its financial support of education initiatives.

Annually, teachers spend a good amount of their money on educational supplies for their classrooms. Meemic Foundation grants can help alleviate budget strains on teachers via grants and allow educators the freedom to be creative with their lessons.