OSPI NEWS RELEASE: Schools Awarded Grants to Further Computer Science Education
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 05/14/2018 10:18 AM PDTHaving trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.
Schools Awarded Grants to Further Computer Science Education
Washington State Legislature affirms commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in K-12 schools.
OLYMPIA—May 14, 2018—Nearly $1 million in grants were awarded to improve access to computer science and related educational programs in Washington state, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced today.
The grants allow districts, schools, and nonprofits to train teachers and provide and upgrade technology. In addition, the grants expand computer science access to groups of students who have historically been underrepresented in computer science programs and careers.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said the grants will give more students and educators access to computer science technology. “As our economy grows in advanced technology, our investment in that learning must grow with it,” Reykdal said. “It is especially important that we ensure access to student populations who have not typically engaged in computer science education. This is key to our commitment to equity. Congratulations to the grantees.”
The State Legislature provided $1 million for computer science education grant funding in 2018. The state grant funds will be matched equally by private sources, which effectively doubles the total grant amount to $2 million.
Washington state’s Computer Science K–12 Learning Standards must be used in the implementation of the grant projects.
More information:
The 2018-19 grantee list includes:
|
Awarded |
Amount |
|
South Kitsap School District |
78,040.00 |
|
Manson School District |
19,272.00 |
|
WSU Tri-Cities |
50,000.00 |
|
Bellingham School District |
27,000.00 |
|
Yelm School District |
23,200.00 |
|
Washington 1st Robotics |
49,928.00 |
|
Generation YES |
39,380.00 |
|
Sequim School District |
55,762.00 |
|
Wahkiakum School District |
27,709.00 |
|
Vancouver School District |
7,585.00 |
|
Peninsula School District |
30,500.00 |
|
Willapa Valley School District |
24,200.00 |
|
Walla Walla Public Schools |
50,000.00 |
|
Shoreline School District |
55,438.00 |
|
Sumner School District |
12,750.00 |
|
Aberdeen School District |
10,500.00 |
|
La Conner School District |
52,060.00 |
|
Auburn School District |
51,433.00 |
|
Columbia Basin College |
14,805.00 |
|
Northport School District |
19,400.00 |
|
Capital Region ESD 113 |
183,745.00 |
|
Prosser School District |
5,400.00 |
|
Apollo Elementary |
23,901.00 |
|
Ephrata School District |
49,600.00 |
|
Warden School District |
36,160.00 |
|
Onion Creek School District |
2,232.00 |
|
TOTAL |
1,000,000.00 |
Contact
Nathan Olson
OSPI Communications Director
360-725-6015
About OSPI
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is the primary agency charged with overseeing K–12 education in Washington state. Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI works with the state's 295 school districts and nine educational service districts to administer basic education programs and implement education reform on behalf of more than one million public school students.
OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162 or P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200.