KVAL News, December 14, 2011, By KVAL Communities Staff
A big band delivered big bucks at the Bethel School District on Tuesday.
The district's education foundation doled out $25,000 in grants to more than 40 teachers. The money can be used for field trips, books or even cameras and kitchen equipment.
Teacher Ann Burgess at Prairie Mountain School got a check for more than $500, money she'll use to buy books for her students.
"They feel rewarded, it's so enriching," she said. "They love the materials and feel appreciated. They can read novels and their learning just soars when their interest soars, so it means a lot."
The grant money comes from donations and community fundraisers.