FINANCIAL GRANTS TO TEACHERS IN THE EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. STATED GOAL IS TO PROVIDE LARGE GRANTS TO EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS SEEKING TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS AN INCUBATOR FOR INNOVATIVE IDEAS THAT IMPACT CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT, AND/OR THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THE FOUNDATION'S GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE IDEAS THAT HAVE A DIRECT AND SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON STUDENTS' PASSION FOR LEARNING.