RAISE Alabama

05/29/2026

“A closed mouth don’t get fed.” We need help keeping the creativity thriving in rural Alabama, so we created a Donor Wish List. Can you share this? You never know who may be willing and able to assist us. 😇 We rely on the generosity of supporters to provide arts programming, artist residencies, youth camps, and community events. If you or someone you know would like to make a meaningful impact, consider donating one or more of the following items or sponsoring a program need:

Major Equipment & Facility Needs

* Full-Size Refrigerator
* Passenger Van
* Pickup Truck
* Ride-Along Mower
* Security Camera System
* Large Computer Monitors

Artist Residency & Studio Needs

* Furniture for Two New Artist Studios/Residencies
* Keurig Coffee Machine
* Washing Machine & Dryer Set

Youth Summer Camp Support

* Gift Cards for Student Prizes and Incentives
* Healthy Snacks for Summer Camp Participants
* Lunch Sponsors for Summer Camp Days

Ways to Give

✔ Donate a new or gently used item
✔ Sponsor the purchase of a needed item
✔ Make a financial contribution designated toward a wish list item
✔ Connect us with businesses or individuals who may be able to help

Every contribution—large or small—helps us create opportunities for artists, students, and our community.

To donate or learn more about our nonprofit, contact:
Coleman Center for the Arts
608 Avenue A St., York, AL 36925
(205) 392-2005
🌐 www.colemanarts.org

Your support helps us bring art, education, and creativity to the Black Belt region and beyond.

05/29/2026

See this great opportunity for STEM Camp!

04/29/2026

📣 Calling Grades 3-5 Teachers in TCSS, TCS and JEFCOED 📣

Grow your math teaching and leadership skills through the NSF-funded TEMS program.

✨ What You’ll Receive:
✔️ Online professional development designed for working teachers
✔️ 7 courses toward an EdS degree (only 3 more needed)
✔️ PLCs and individual mentoring
✔️ Opportunities for teacher leadership

💰 Extra Benefits:
✔️ $12,080 salary supplement
✔️ Optional paid research opportunities

🏫 Why It Matters:
✔️ Stronger math instruction
✔️ More teacher leaders in our schools

📅 Program length: 1.5-3.5 years depending on cohort placement and optional research participation.

🌐 Visit our website for more information: sites.google.com/view/nsf-tems-project/home

✉️ Interested? Email: [email protected].

A great opportunity to grow professionally while making a difference!

04/20/2026

📣 Registration for the Future of Learning Summit is now open!

Join us for FOLS2026: TRANSFORM:ED, where educators shift from tech-fatigued to tech-empowered with the connections, confidence, and community needed to lead the future of learning.

Designed for current and past Ed Farm Teacher Fellows, educators, principals, staff, and community partners, FOLS2026 brings together changemakers committed to transforming education through innovation, collaboration, and technology.

Attendees can expect:

• Inspiring keynote sessions

• Hands-on learning experiences

• Real strategies for the classroom

• Connections with leaders shaping the future of education

🎟️ This is a paid experience. Current Ed Farm Teacher Fellows attend free, and discounted group ticketing is available.

🔗 Register now at https://fols.edfarm.org/.

04/11/2026

🚗🔬 Give Your Child a Head Start in STEM and Innovation! 🔬🚦

Registration is now open for ATI’s Transportation Innovation & STEM Academy, a hands‑on STEM camp for students in grades 6–8! This exciting camp allows students to learn by doing as they explore real‑world transportation challenges and cutting‑edge technology.

Students will dive into automated vehicles, smart transportation systems, coding, engineering design, and teamwork—all in a fun, supportive environment that builds confidence, creativity, and problem‑solving skills.

📅 Dates: June 8–12
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM (daily)
📍 Location: Smart Communities and Innovations Building, Room 1017, 28 Kirkbride Lane Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

✅ Hands-on STEM projects
✅ Real-world transportation connections
✅ Encourages teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking
🍳🥪 Breakfast and lunch provided each day
💲 Cost: $150

⏳ Spaces are filling up quickly!
👉 Register your child today to secure their spot:
🔗 Registration Link:

Register for this event using Ryzer.

02/27/2026

02/20/2026

7th Grade Life Science, Biology, and Environmental Science Teachers:

Looking for TEAMS-approved summer professional development? Join us for two 3-day immersive opportunities exploring the incredible biodiversity of Alabama—Bryophytes in June and Lichens in July.

Enjoy hands-on field and lab experiences while earning approved PD credit.

Register now through PowerSchool!

02/20/2026

Alabama teachers looking for some great summer PD, look no further! Register today before it is full! https://legacyenved.org/educator-expeditions/

02/11/2026

Invention Convention provides students in grades K-12 opportunities to learn about invention and entrepreneurship. UA College of Education hosted our first Region 3 Invention Convention last weekend. Thank you to the Alabama STEM Council for funding this program and providing access to invention education for students around the state!

Students from I Dream Big Charter and Tuscaloosa City Schools have advanced to participate in the Alabama Invention Convention on April 18th, hosted by COSAM Outreach. Good luck to our inventors!

02/11/2026

Students from I Dream Big Charter and Tuscaloosa City Schools have advanced to participate in the Alabama Invention Convention on April 18th. Good luck to our inventors!