Teachers can make a huge difference with a "What If" grant. These outstanding educators each had an idea that, combined with some funding from the Hastings Public Schools Foundation, made a huge difference for individual students and whole schools. Find out about the incredible impact that your dollars and time make.

• Jodi Glazier
  “Talking Suitcases” create more awareness about the experiences and stories of people from different countries and cultures.

• Rosemary Tarnowski
  Students receive life-changing messages on teen sexuality, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and teen parenting.

• Cindy Benson
  High school students take an active and up-close look into the world of science.

• Marilyn Tennessen
  Find out how a holiday tradition has brought smiles to students.

• Julie Malm
  A "guided reading" program helps students at McAuliffe Elementary.

• Laura Zabel
  A new math software program gives failing math students a leg up and gifted students new challenges.

• Michael Fridgen
  iPods making a difference in music class.

• Rochelle Nielsen
  Celebrating the culture and history of a growing Hispanic and Latino population in the Hastings community.