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 2011, Cape Hatteras EC awarded one grant each to Sheree Markley (CHES) and Evan Ferguson (CHSS). For more information or to assist you in completing and submitting your 2011-2012 Bright Ideas application, please call Laura Heitsenrether at (252) 995-7083 or e-mail mailto:laurah@chec.coop