BRAINERD — The Brainerd School District is one of 12 school districts in Minnesota to receive a Computer Science Education Advancement Grant from the Minnesota Department of Education.
The grants are designed to support schools as they expand student access to computer science learning opportunities. They came from the 2023 Minnesota Legislature as part of the Computer Science Education Advancement Act to improve computer science education across the state.
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“Computer science education is key to preparing students for success in today’s world,” MDE Commissioner Willie Jett said in a news release. “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 to 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.
Brainerd received a $15,000 grant. Kari Ross, executive director of schools, said the funds will be used primarily for staff training in computer science, with an emphasis on kindergarten through eighth grade. The goal, she said, is to align the funding with the district’s strategic goals, ensuring academic success for all learners.
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