OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, – The Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust announced 21 schools, including Hydro-Eakly Middle School, selected to receive grants for the 2023-2024 school year.
Established to provide the latest technologies and teacher training to Oklahoma schools, OETT, administered by Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, is awarding each of the 21 schools with $40,000 to purchase new technology equipment. Additionally, each school will receive professional development through OETT’s partnership with the K20 Center at the University of Oklahoma. The K20 Center’s technology specialists will provide monthly support at each school to foster authentic integration of technology.
Each school will use the funds to purchase items including, but not limited to, Apple iPads, Google Chromebooks, esports equipment, various robotics, and virtual reality equipment.
“We believe that access to technology is not a privilege, but a necessity for all students to succeed in today’s world,” said Teresa Rose, Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Executive Director.
“By OETT providing these grants, we hope to bridge the digital divide and support and empower students to reach their full potential.”
“The K20 Center is excited to partner with this year’s grantee schools as they incorporate new technology into their school communities,” said Dr. Leslie Williams, K20 Director. “Students from OETT schools develop digital literacy skills that will prepare them for the future job market, and create a classroom environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
The 21 schools receiving grants for the 20222023 school year are: Brink Junior High, Moore; Carnegie High School, Carnegie; Empire Elementary School, Duncan; Grove Elementary School, Shawnee; Hugo Intermediate School, Hugo; Hydro-Eakly Middle School, Hydro; Indianola Public Schools, Indianola; John Rex Charter School, Oklahoma City; . Leedey High School, Leedey; Leflore Public Schools, Leflore; Lincoln Elementary School, Alva; Moore West Junior High, Moore; Perkins-Tyron Elementary School, Perkins; Quapaw Public Schools, Quapaw; Sallisaw High School, Sallisaw; Southwest Elementary, Clinton; Tannehill Public Schools, Tannehill; Truman Elementary School, Norman; Union City Public Schools, Union City; Vian High School, Vian; West Moore High School, Moore.