Implementing 9-12 One-to-One Computing in McDowell County Schools

Organization:

McDowell County Public Schools

Amount:

$200,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

McDowell

Year:

2013

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist McDowell County Schools with the purchase of approximately 1,500 computers for their high school 1:1 technology program. The school system has completed installation of wired and wireless access points at the target schools, established pilot programs at the Early College and conducted on-going staff development, and is now ready to provide computers to the students. Expected benefits of the program include improved graduation rates and test scores, better student attendance, and more engagement and satisfaction among students and parents. The local school system and the County are providing $827,000 and $200,000 to the project, respectively.

Contact:

Mr. Aaron W. Slutsky334 South Main StreetPO Box 130Marion, North Carolina 28752(828) 652-9862

Areas Served:

McDowell

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