We are thrilled to announce that 42 teachers have been selected to receive our 2026 BioLEAP Classroom Grant to bring humane, modern teaching tools to life science classrooms across the country. Funding will help thousands of students experience biology in a more compassionate and engaging way by removing animal dissection from lesson plans.
These winners represent a diverse range of schools and communities, including several Chicago Public Schools teachers leading the transition to dissection replacements. From small rural classrooms to large urban districts, our BioLEAP Classroom Grant educators are committed to hands-on learning that does not harm animals.
Each teacher will receive the humane tools they selected, from digital dissection programs to realistic synthetic models. By spring, they will share photos and videos as students explore these resources for the first time.
BioLEAP is proud to champion these 42 educators who are helping reshape how biology is taught. This is a major step in expanding access to humane science education. Much more to come as these classrooms bring their new tools to life!
