Since its inception in 1994, the Bright Ideas grant program has awarded more than $7.1 million in grant money to NC teachers. These grant awards have sponsored more than 6,500 projects and benefitted more than 1.2 million students.

In 2009, Cape Hatteras EC awarded one grant each to Marta Martinez (CHSS); Tracy Shisler (CHSS); and Anne Kennedy (CHES). For more information or to assist you in completing and submitting your 2010-2011 Bright Ideas application, please call Rich Kenner at (252) 995-7083 or e-mail richk@chec.coop.