Marion Intermediate School awarded technology education grant
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Fifth grade classes at Marion Intermediate School with recieved improved technology thanks to a new grant award.
Published: October 21, 2009
Updated: October 22, 2009
Marion School District One is one step closer to assisting teachers and students in the use of cutting edge technology, thanks to a $162,000 grant from the South Carolina Department of Education.
The grant project will focus on fifth-grade classes at Marion Intermediate School. Funds will be used to provide intensive professional development for teachers and equipment, such as laptops for student use.
The grant will also support parent outreach to improve student technology proficiency and academic achievement through the use of technology.
The funding is part of the federal No Child Left Behind initiative and is critical since many students do not have home access to technology.
“So many of our students would not have the opportunity to learn critical technology skills without this grant award, but now, we can offer them the tools necessary to be successful in the information age,” Anne Hood, technology coach said.
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