Follow on Google News News By Tag Industry News News By Place Country(s) Industry News
Follow on Google News | Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation Receives Grant for AT&T “STEM@Work” ProgramMary Esther Elementary School and Niceville High School each receive $2000 for robotics projects and competitions.
To provide this critical link from classroom to careers, AT&T is partnering with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF) this school year to provide experiential learning opportunities for students from 29 school districts through 47 separate projects involving 52 local workplace partners. Real-world application of STEM education concepts, problem-solving and critical thinking skills are all key elements of each AT&T “STEM@Work” The funds will be used to conduct Robotics projects at Mary Esther Elementary and Niceville HS. “We are so grateful to be a recipient of $2000.00 of those funds. Our Rookie Robot Team won a bid at the FLL Qualifier to compete at Regionals. Last weekend we went to the Northwest Florida FLL Regional Meet and won the Judges Award. Our team is also mentoring the Florosa Elementary coach so she can start up a team.” Said Sally Reynolds, Robotics Coach, Mary Esther Elementary School. The Niceville project involves our Community partners at the Doolittle Institute and the Emerald Coast Science Center, and students will be building robots for a competition in April, 2014. “We know that industries engaged in STEM disciplines will create a majority of high-value, high-wage jobs and within ten years, almost nine out of ten new jobs will require education beyond a high school degree,” said Joe York, AT&T Florida President. “We are pleased to make this contribution because Florida’s K-12 education foundations are well positioned to be the link between schools and local businesses for students, enabling them to build connections with potential employers in their communities, get a sense of what careers they offer and the skill sets they require.” Two additional CFEF partners have followed AT&T’s lead to provide similar programs with local impact throughout Florida. The Motorola Solutions Foundation is funding nine larger-scale projects through a competitive grant process. CenturyLink is funding 24 projects in their “Teachers and Technology Grant” initiative providing training and needed equipment to enhance digital learning in the classroom. End
Account Email Address Account Phone Number Disclaimer Report Abuse
|
|