Daly Elementary Kindergarten teacher Amy Busker was awarded a grant by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in the amount of $500 to help pay for classroom literacy activities. She is one of only two Missouri teachers to receive the grant.

The Helen Pouch Memorial Grant fund was established in April 1938 by DAR, and  has traditionally supported the group’s mission of education. The history of the fund has shown a desire to help as many students as possible by supporting classrooms in each state. Two grants are awarded in each state.

An applicant for the grant must be a classroom teacher for grades K-12 and must be sponsored by a local DAR chapter. The proposed project must directly benefit students in the classroom. Funds may be used for supplies and educational resources, and the applicant must detail how these items help to further educational goals. Grants must directly impact students and may not be used for continuing education/workshops for the teacher.