Funding your screening

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Schools and community groups have funded screenings of our movies in a wide variety of ways. Here are some common examples we see from hosts, along with a database of nationally available funding sources hosts have used to fund their screening activity.

What's worked for others

Over 20,000 schools and communities have already made it happen! Here are some of the most common ways they funded their screenings or membership with us.

PTA Support

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Tickets & Donations

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Partnerships & Coalitions

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Discretionary Spending

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Grants and funding

Screenagers aligns with many nationally available funding programs available, with examples for both schools and other organizations serving education and youth wellbeing.

Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies

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Purpose:

Provides financial assistance to state and local educational agencies to help ensure all children, particularly those from low-income families, meet challenging academic standards. Funds can be used for schoolwide or targeted assistance programs that improve student achievement.

The U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) data on participation in the program show that in the last measured year, 59,743 public schools across the country used Title I funds. Use included providing additional academic support and learning opportunities, as well as special preschool, after-school, and summer programs to extend and reinforce the regular school curriculum.

Screenagers Alignment:

Screenagers supports academic engagement and focus by addressing digital distractions, stress, and social-emotional factors that impact learning. Screenings and lessons can be used for parent and student engagement or classroom discussions that reinforce healthy tech habits and emotional regulation.

Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (Title II, Part A)

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Purpose:

Provides funds to states and school districts to improve student achievement by strengthening the quality, effectiveness, and retention of teachers, principals, and other school leaders. Funds support educator professional development and leadership initiatives.

Title II, Part A give the flexibility to use these funds creatively to address challenges to teacher and principal quality, whether they concern preparation and qualifications of new teachers and school leaders, recruitment and hiring, induction, professional development, retention, or the need for more capable principals and other school leaders to serve as effective school leaders.

Screenagers Alignment:

Can be used as a professional development resource to help educators understand the effects of technology, stress, and social media on student learning and behavior. Screenings and discussions can support teacher training on social-emotional learning, classroom management, and student engagement.

In our most recent survey of member schools, over half of respondants reported using the movies and resources as part of their continuing professional development, or as part of increasing their own knowledge.

Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program (Title IV, Part A)

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Purpose:

Helps states and school districts improve academic achievement by supporting three key areas: access to a well-rounded education, safe and healthy school environments, and effective use of technology to enhance learning and digital literacy.

Screenagers Alignment:

Supports Title IV goals by promoting digital literacy, healthy technology use, and student well-being. The films and curriculum can be used to strengthen social-emotional learning, support safe and healthy school initiatives, and engage parents and educators in conversations about screen balance and academic focus.