Nevada Ready 21 digital learning program awards $14 million to Nevada schools
More than $14 million will be dispersed statewide to 20 schools awarded funding from the Nevada Ready 21 digital learning initiative, the Nevada Department of Education announced.
“This innovative digital learning program provides each student in a participating middle school 24-hour access to a laptop and supports teachers in providing engaging, authentic learning experiences,” Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction Steve Canavero said.
Two of the twenty schools awarded the statewide funds included Eagle Valley Middle School and Carson Middle School, the Nevada Department of Education reported.
The 2015 Nevada Legislature approved Gov. Brian Sandoval’s Nevada Ready 21 program, which is designed to help students develop 21st century skills needed to fuel the economic growth of the state.
Middle schools received the first portion of Nevada Ready 21 funding, which supports educators in their efforts to create more engaging and personalized instruction by providing essential tools and ongoing professional development to guide their transformation.
Funds for the Nevada Ready 21 program are overseen by the Nevada Commission on Educational Technology.
Carson Middle School has been awarded $934,478 in Nevada Ready 21 funds, while Eagle Valley Middle School was awarded $547,060 in funding from the program.
School districts from across the state applied for the grant that will assist schools in the planning and implementation of digital learning initiatives.
Applications were reviewed by a committee representing public and private entities, the education sector and industry experts in 21st century learning.
Professional learning for teachers and administrators will begin in late spring 2016 and continue throughout the program.
Students will receive their laptops at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year.
Nevada Ready 21 ensures 24-hour access to a laptop for Nevada middle and high school students with the initial phase targeting middle schools.
In addition to providing digital learning devices for each student, the program will deliver comprehensive professional development training and support for teachers and administrators as well as improving broadband internet access in schools throughout the state.
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