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</style></div><h1 class="blog-template--heading-1">How to Bring the Curipod Buzz to Your School</h1><h2 class="blog-template--heading-subhead">A guide to maximizing impact with smart funding strategies</h2><div class="blog--meta-div"><p class="blog--meta-author-isfirst">By:</p><h3 class="blog-post--tauthor">The Curipod Team</h3><p class="blog--meta-text-divider">|</p><h3 class="blog-post--tauthor">July 28, 2025</h3></div></div><div class="rich-text-blog w-richtext"><p>Curipod is transforming classrooms with one simple idea:</p><p><strong>Make the best thing to do the easiest thing to do.</strong></p><p>And the best thing to do? Embed research-based practices—like real-time feedback, student voice, and active participation—into fast, intuitive, and ready-to-use tools. With Curipod, great teaching becomes the easy choice, every time.</p><p>From 100% student participation to real-time feedback and AI-powered lesson design, Curipod helps teachers deliver engaging, discussion-rich instruction without burning out. And the best part?<br></p><p>D<em>ozens</em> of funding sources can help your school or district bring Curipod to more teachers and students. Whether you’re a school leader exploring new tech, an instructional coach supporting teachers, or a district administrator seeking smart ways to use federal or state funds, this guide is for you.</p><p>We’ve outlined the most relevant funding sources for K–12 schools, how Curipod aligns with their requirements, and how to get started.</p><h1>Where the Funds Are: Federal and State Sources to Explore</h1><p>To help schools navigate funding processes, we put together a practical guide on key federal funding sources you can use to cover Curipod licenses, PD, and tech integration, so that districts can feel confident <strong>making the best thing to do the easiest thing to do</strong>.</p><p>We’ve included:</p><ul role="list"><li>A brief description of each funding stream</li><li>How Curipod qualifies under its requirements</li><li>Notes to guide your planning and next steps</li></ul><figure class="w-richtext-align-center w-richtext-figure-type-image"><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6814d5b507241016a1c1ce70/6888c4d9e5558fec749d6e21_Untitled%20drawing.jpg" loading="lazy" alt=""></div></figure><h2>State Spotlights</h2><p><strong>Texas</strong></p><ul role="list"><li>Title IV, Part A funds support <strong>effective use of tech</strong> for digital literacy and student engagement: <a href="https://tea.texas.gov/finance-and-grants/grants/essa-program/title-iv-part-a-student-support-and-academic-enrichment?utm_source=chatgpt.com">journals.sagepub.com+13tea.texas.gov+13tea4avcastro.tea.state.tx.us+13</a>.</li><li>Title I, II, &amp; III grants often use <strong>REAP Flex funding</strong>, allowing creative allocation for Curipod integration.</li></ul><p><strong>California</strong></p><ul role="list"><li>Title I schools can leverage <strong>Tier 3–4 evidence funding</strong> for Curipod under schoolwide programs<a href="https://www.csba.org/-/media/CSBA/Files/Advocacy/LegislativeAdvocacy/201805_2018ESSASummary.ashx?la=en&amp;rev=5df22caa7bb140eb883962424661c31b&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com"> ed.gov+15csba.org+15tea4avcastro.tea.state.tx.us+15</a><a href="https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/es/evidence.asp?utm_source=chatgpt.com">journals.sagepub.com+2cde.ca.gov+2cde.ca.gov+2</a>.</li><li>Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) allow districts to include <strong>Curipod PD in Title I</strong> addendums.</li></ul><h1>Real Classroom Use Cases</h1><p>Curipod isn’t just tech—it’s a teaching partner. Here&#x27;s how schools across the country are already using it with success:</p><ul role="list"><li><strong>Title I</strong>: Boosting literacy outcomes and engagement in high-poverty schools</li><li><strong>Title II</strong>: Supporting teacher training through PD sessions and Curi-Lunches</li><li><strong>Title III</strong>: Empowering English Learners with translation tools and </li><li><strong>IDEA</strong>: Meeting IEP goals through personalized, interactive content</li><li><strong>Perkins V</strong>: Bringing student voice and creativity into CTE programs</li></ul><p>Whether you&#x27;re focused on closing learning gaps, enhancing digital literacy, or supporting multilingual learners, Curipod fits.</p><h1>Tips for Success</h1><ol role="list"><li><strong>Tie it to evidence-based goals</strong> – Cite case studies and achievement data with every application.</li><li><strong>Bundle PD + licensing smartly</strong> – Use Title II for training; Title I/IV for tech costs.</li><li><strong>Mention UDL and literacy</strong> – Title III and literacy grants love accessibility and language features.</li><li><strong>Use REAP flexibility for small/rural districts</strong> – Funds from II/IV can support Curipod adoption.</li><li><strong>Offer easy-to-use proposal language</strong> – See the sidebar below for ready-to-go wording.</li></ol><p><strong>Sample Proposal Language: </strong></p><p>“We propose to use <strong><em>Title IV, Part A</em></strong> funds to purchase Curipod—a research-backed, AI-driven platform that fuels whole-class engagement, student voice, real-time feedback, and digital literacy for all students.”</p><h1>A Final Word</h1><p>Curipod supports <strong>big-picture instructional goals</strong>—from closing gaps to boosting critical thinking—while making the <strong>best teaching moves easy to enact</strong>. As funding year deadlines (like Title IV and CA LCAP) approach, these are powerful opportunities to bring the <strong>Curipod buzz</strong> into your school.</p><p>Reach out if you’d like help mapping your funding pathways! <a href="https://curipod.com/">https://curipod.com/</a> </p><p>‍</p></div></div></div><div class="w-layout-blockcontainer more-blogs--container w-container"><div class="blog-template--more-posts"><div class="more-blogs-title-div w-clearfix"><div class="w-layout-grid more-blogs-title--grid"><div id="w-node-_1743b6fc-5aee-e310-4ac5-0ddbb902562c-29e6ce12" class="more-blogs--grid-div-left"><h2 class="heading--more-posts">What to Read Next</h2></div><div id="w-node-_5d32dba9-d6aa-39ab-9168-dce84090e11c-29e6ce12" class="more-blogs--grid-div-lright w-clearfix"><a href="https://curipod.com/c/blogs" class="sc-button button-white xs w-button">See all blogs</a></div></div></div><div class="collection-list-wrapper w-dyn-list"><div fs-cmsfilter-mode="pagination" fs-cmsfilter-element="list" fs-cmsload-element="list" role="list" class="blog-list w-dyn-items w-row"><div role="listitem" class="collection-item w-dyn-item w-col w-col-4"><div class="blog-post--container template-page"><div class="blog-post--img-wrap"><a href="/c/blog-posts/looking-for-a-kahoot-alternative-why-teachers-are-switching-to-curipod" class="blog-img--link w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6814d5b507241016a1c1ce70/68923001b3deebf7c4e3f26e_Blog%20Temporary%20Graphic%20(41).png" loading="lazy" alt="" height="Auto" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 96vw, (max-width: 991px) 229.328125px, 299.9921875px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6814d5b507241016a1c1ce70/68923001b3deebf7c4e3f26e_Blog%20Temporary%20Graphic%20(41)-p-500.png 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6814d5b507241016a1c1ce70/68923001b3deebf7c4e3f26e_Blog%20Temporary%20Graphic%20(41)-p-800.png 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6814d5b507241016a1c1ce70/68923001b3deebf7c4e3f26e_Blog%20Temporary%20Graphic%20(41)-p-1080.png 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6814d5b507241016a1c1ce70/68923001b3deebf7c4e3f26e_Blog%20Temporary%20Graphic%20(41).png 1582w" class="blog-post--img"></a></div><div class="blog-post-card---content-div"><div class="blog-post--title-content-div"><div class="blog-post--individual-category is-2"><div fs-cmsfilter-match="all" fs-cmsfilter-field="category" class="blog-post--category-text">Curipod in the Classroom</div></div><p class="blog-post--date-text">August 11, 2025</p><a href="/c/blog-posts/looking-for-a-kahoot-alternative-why-teachers-are-switching-to-curipod" class="blog-title--link w-inline-block"><h3 class="blog-post--title">Looking for a Kahoot Alternative? 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