The School Ready Child infographic by sramzee.

K-12 Technology Usage infographic by lindajurkowitz.

The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association is offering a $1,500 grant to a college senior. The recipient must be enrolled in a college of education and be a student teacher during the 2013-14 school year. In addition, the person must have resided in Geauga County or graduated from one of the high schools in the county.

For an application, contact Ruth Holm at 15920 Arbor Trail, Newbury, OH 44065, or call 440-564-6652.

The Lake County Gamma Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has announced the availability of up to $1,500 in scholarships to assist with college costs for qualified future female educators.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. The Lake County chapter supports this mission by offering this scholarship to a female college student who will be a junior or senior for the 2013-14 school year, excels in a college Teacher Education Program and whose home residence is located in Mentor, Eastlake, Kirtland, Wickliffe, Willoughby or Willowick.

Email DKGscholarship@gmail.com with application requests and questions. Deadline is March 16, and the winner will be announced in April.

The Perry High School Alumni Association is accepting applications for $1,000 scholarships. The scholarships will recognize a PHS graduating senior and a graduating senior who is the child or grandchild of a Perry High School alumnus. Scholarship winners must exhibit commitment and loyalty to his or her school and or community.

Candidates must meet the eligibility guidelines. Deadline is April 15. Visit www.perry-lake.k12.oh.us/Scholarships.aspx for details.

Community Media Lab blogger Shelley Polewchak (Twinado Warning) has discovered an online phonics lesson to help teach her children reading and to use the computer keyboard. She shares the deal and the progress her children are making on her blog post Phonics Tip.

The Americans of Italian Heritage and the Americans of Italian Heritage Charities Inc. have announced the scholarship program available to student residents of Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula and Cuyahoga counties. Four scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded this year. Scholarships will be awarded within three categories: Green, for a grade-point average of 2.5 to 2.99; White, GPA of 3.0 to 3.5; Red, GPA of 3.5

At least one parent of the applicant must be of Italian descent, and the student applicant must be either a graduating high school senior or a full-time undergraduate student. The selection committee is seeking to award well-rounded students who can demonstrate their dedication and commitment to continuing their education and who are in financial need.

Further details are available by writing Americans of Italian Heritage Charities, Attention: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 732 Mentor, OH 44061.