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:
Adams Central Community Schools
Blue River Valley Schools
Carmel Clay Schools
Decatur County Community Schools
East Noble School Corporation
Franklin Community Schools
Kankakee Valley School Corporation
Lakeland School Corporation
Milan Community School Corporation
Mississinewa Community Schools
Mooresville Consolidated School District
MSD Lawrence Township
MSD Wabash County Schools
North Harrison Community Schools
North Spencer County School Corporation
North Vermillion Community School Corporation
Porter Township Schools
Randolph Eastern School Corporation
Richmond Community Schools
River Forest Community School Corporation
School Town of Highland
Scott County School District 2
South Bend Community School Corporation
South Henry School Corporation
South Madison Community School Corporation
Triton School Corporation
Westfield Washington Schools