MDE Awards K-12 Computer Science Education Advancement Grants
Investments will expand access to computer science learning opportunities
MINNEAPOLIS – Today, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) announced new investments in computer science education. Twelve K-12 Computer Science Education Advancement Grants will support school districts, charter schools and cooperatives across Minnesota as they expand student access to computer science learning opportunities.
The grants were approved by Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Legislature in 2023 as part of the Computer Science Education Advancement Act to improve computer science education across the state.
“Computer science education is key to preparing students for success in today’s world,” said Commissioner Willie Jett. “These grants will help educators and school communities build strong programs that bring computer science to more students and ensure every learner in Minnesota has the opportunity develop critical skills for the future.”
The investments will support schools in developing and sustaining plans to increase access to computer science learning opportunities by allowing them to invest in professional development for educators; build student, family and community awareness of computer science; and create plans for implementing sustainable and equitable K-12 computer science education programs.
Grantees include:
- Bloomington Public Schools
- Brainerd Public Schools
- Bultum Academy
- Eden Prairie Public School District
- Goodhue Public School District 253
- Kasson-Mantorville Public School District
- Mahtomedi Public School District
- Rochester Public School District
- Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District
- Southeast Service Cooperative, a fiscal host partnering with:
- Goodhue County Education District 61–6051
- Kingsland Public Schools
- Wabasha-Kellogg Public School District
- Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District
- West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area Schools
- Wrenshall Public School District
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