[Edu-sig] PSF Grant

[kirby urner]

>> My sincere thanks to Steve and the PSF for their support and especially to
>> those (like Kirby) who spoke up on my behalf.
>

That's because I knew you could handle the stress, whereas most guys
'n dolls (Chicago namespace) would crack in your position (smile).

Should be a fun ride.

If I discover a seriously undiscovered Python prodigy type (happens a
lot in Portland), maybe I'll forward a link to the project pages.

It's nice to know there's a night watchman between Pycons, screening
for class acts.

This reminds me of what linxfund.org is about, in terms of spotting
key projects and helping them get the funding they deserve.  Here's
the track record:

http://linuxfund.org/projects/past/

Of course you'll have your own interpretation of what's needed, based
on experience, just offering some templates.

Hey, should "Python Nation" have its own Visa card like Linuxfund
does?  "A donation is made every time you use the card, allowing you
to participate in serious philanthropy with no out-of-pocket cost to
yourself."

> Yes, thanks Kirby and congratulations on being elected a member of the PSF.

I'm proud of our entering Class of 09, my hearty congrats to Electric
Duncan, likewise joining:

http://oubiwann.blogspot.com/2009/04/newest-members-of-psf.html

Of course we're all Slytherin in here (sorry, couldn't resist).

Kirby

>>
>> I think the message that Steve wants to get out is that the PSF is willing
>> to devote some resources to furthering the connection between Python and the
>> education world, but they need us to come forward with the projects. In
>> connection with our proposed PyCon presence I'd really like to start
>> building both a list of our various efforts to spread the word about Python
>> in education and a tradition of announcing all of those efforts, possibly on
>> this forum.

I think as the word spreads around Python we'll see more town-gown
blending in the blogosphere, with more teachers like Maria taking an
interest in things Pythonic:

http://www.naturalmath.com/index.php?option=com_jd-wp

Another technoliterate teacher:

http://www.speedofcreativity.org/

So I imagine we're recruiting show-off teachers as well, not just
Harry Potters and Hermiones.

Let's snag us a Dumbledore, no wait, we've already got Ed Cherlin :).

http://www.flickr.com/photos/toepfer/2254179681/  (a *real* wizard)

Kirby

>
> Please, let us know how it goes at the NECC.
>
> André
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Vern
>> --
>> This time for sure!
>>   -Bullwinkle J. Moose
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>> Vern Ceder, Director of Technology
>> Canterbury School, 3210 Smith Road, Ft Wayne, IN 46804
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