Flanagan Innovation in Mathematics Education Grant

The Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics is offering Virginia mathematics educators a one-year grant worth up to $5000. This grant is designed to support educators who wish to create a meaningful, innovative project that enhances some aspect of the K-12 mathematics curriculum.

Dr. Stuart Flanagan, Professor Emeritus at the College of William and Mary and first president of the Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, has generously provided funds for the grant. A life-long educator, Dr. Flanagan recognizes the importance of teacher-designed projects that meet the needs of their own students. This grant allows a teacher, or team of teachers, to design and create student-centered units, lessons, activities, etc. that utilize resources not usually available to classroom teachers.

VCTM is proud to offer and administer this award. One grant will be awarded annually in an amount up to $5000 to a proposal that meets the selection criteria. Proposals should reflect creative, meaningful ideas to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics. The goal of the Flanagan Innovation in Mathematics Education Grant is to make a positive difference in student achievement and motivation toward mathematics.

Priority consideration will be given to clear and logical proposals which:

1. demonstrate a creative and innovative approach to more effectively teach students mathematics; 
2. provide a program for increasing student achievement with a focus on improved work ethic and improved motivation towards mathematics; 
3. connect problem-solving strategies and real-world applications with student-centered units, lessons, activities, etc.;
4. contain a detailed timeline for implementation and evaluation; 
5. include a sound evaluation plan; 
6. indicate how the project could be implemented or adapted in other classes, grade levels, and/or schools.
   

The application period for the 2025 award is now open. 

Download the guidelines and application here.

Completed proposals must be received by April 1, 2025.

The primary applicant must be a current member.

Some Past Winners of the Flanagan Grant

2019 Flanagan Grant Recipients:
Linda Joy Haselton, Jennifer Lynn Myers, Martha E. Taylor, Greene County Public Schools

"Let's Get Cooking!"

Let’s get cooking is a year-long school-wide project during which elementary school students will participate in lessons and activities that integrate cooking with elementary math units. The students will collaborate with the school nutrition staff to plan, eat and evaluate the success of a school lunch meal. A smaller group of students and their families will participate in cooking lessons taught by local restaurant chefs. Throughout the year, teachers will use cooking as a vehicle to introduce mathematics concepts and skills.