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Connecting School and Community Ithaca Public Education Initiative believes the education of every student in the Ithaca City School District is enhanced through community connections and support. Currently IPEI is providing funding for Teacher Grants Teacher Grants provide up to 1750 for projects that fund teachers great ideas involving community partners and aligning with state learning standards. Red and Gold Grants Red and Gold Grants are onetime awards of up to 750 to teachers staff students or community members for projects that strengthen and enrich learning and have a positive impact on student engagement. Connecting Classrooms Grants Connecting Classrooms Grants encourage partnerships within and across Ithaca schools.