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Last updated on Monday, February 26, 2018
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Department of Education’s (IDOE) Office of eLearning announced today the recipients of the 2018 Digital Learning Grants.
This year's grants offer up to $75,000 in support for districts developing a new focus for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) instruction, or computer science, within their existing digital learning environment.
"Maintaining a focus on STEM activities in today's educational environment is vital to preparing students for their future success," said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Superintendent of Public Instruction. "I congratulate the awarded districts as I know they will use this grant to continue making a positive impact in their communities."
In line with IDOE's 2018 Strategic Priorities, the 2018 Digital Learning Grants focused on proposals that included vetted STEM curriculum, devices for coding, robotics equipment, and professional development for teachers. Twenty-Seven districts were awarded Digital Learning Grants, totaling nearly $2 million in funding. Awarded grants ranged from just over $11,000, up to $75,000.
For more information on IDOE's Office of eLearning, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/elearning. To learn more about the Digital Learning Grant, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/elearning/digital-learning-grant.
The 2018 Digital Learning Grant recipients include:
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