Three Districts: One Goal – Student Achievement

Organization:

Roanoke Rapids Graded School District

Amount:

$1,003,400.51

Program Area:

Community Assistance Initiative

County of Applicant:

Halifax

Year:

2010

Description:

Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, Weldon City Schools and Halifax County Schools are partnering to improve the technology infrastructure in their schools. This grant will assist with the purchase and installation of SMART interactive whiteboards, teacher laptops, LCD projectors and document cameras in classrooms across the three school systems as well as support connectivity needs and professional development for targeted schools. The goals of the project are to increase achievement, improve computer literacy and improve students’ perceptions of school. The project will focus on grades 6-12 in the core classes of math, science, literacy and social studies. This proposal leverages a $1.1 million investment by the Gates Foundation.

Contact:

Mr. Mark Kuchenbrod536 Hamilton StreetRoanoke Rapids, North Carolina 27870(252) 519-7100

Areas Served:

Halifax

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