The theme of my Google Alerts this week? Grants.
I found 3 different articles citing the power of grants, to allow educators to improve technology and update resources for the benefit of students. The importance and power of grants became apparent as I read about a Digital Literacy Curriculum, STEM Cafe, and STEAM Program that were all funded by grants.
My favorite article was about the Digital Literacy Curriculum created by a library in South Carolina. They were awarded $10,000 and used that to expand their adult literacy and ESL sections. The curriculum involves teaching internet skills to those who may not have access on their own, and computer skills needed for success. It also increased the amount of ESL digital and print copies of materials.
The STEM Cafe, was a community event in Louisiana, whose goal was the motivate youth about future careers in STEM. It featured hands-on booths from all aspects of STEM including the high school Robotics Club, and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math careers.
In Pennsylvania, STEAM Grants have been awarded to a school district to develop a curriculum that focuses on computer science. This initiative has been supported by Govenor Wolf, and he claims that Pennsylvania will be the most prepared workforce in the country. The state provided the great to this district.
I found 3 different articles citing the power of grants, to allow educators to improve technology and update resources for the benefit of students. The importance and power of grants became apparent as I read about a Digital Literacy Curriculum, STEM Cafe, and STEAM Program that were all funded by grants.
My favorite article was about the Digital Literacy Curriculum created by a library in South Carolina. They were awarded $10,000 and used that to expand their adult literacy and ESL sections. The curriculum involves teaching internet skills to those who may not have access on their own, and computer skills needed for success. It also increased the amount of ESL digital and print copies of materials.
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The STEM Cafe, was a community event in Louisiana, whose goal was the motivate youth about future careers in STEM. It featured hands-on booths from all aspects of STEM including the high school Robotics Club, and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math careers.
In Pennsylvania, STEAM Grants have been awarded to a school district to develop a curriculum that focuses on computer science. This initiative has been supported by Govenor Wolf, and he claims that Pennsylvania will be the most prepared workforce in the country. The state provided the great to this district.
"PAsmart Grant is a more than $31 million investment in education and workforce development, with $20 million focused on computer science and STEM education, according to a November 2018 PAsmart Grant webinar."Grants have provided funding for these initiatives to take place that focus on ESL learners and/or technology. Without grants, our schools and libraries would not be able to have the access for technology and the innovation needed to prepare our students for future careers.
Grants can be a fabulous thing for both the school and the teacher. I always find it very interesting to see and understand how many grants schools are getting each year. As a teacher, I find it very hard sometimes to find appropriate grants to apply for. The process can be daunting and tiresome for teachers to fill out and apply for. More and more STEM and Technology grants are being funded for school districts, which I think it amazing. Students need to be able to have access to these materials regardless of where the school is located. Often times our school which are low funded do not have access to these materials.
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