Eagle Times Staff
CONCORD, NH — The New Hampshire Department of Education is awarding 77 schools a total of $713,601 to fund robotics programs for their students.
“This is such an incredible opportunity for so many schools throughout the state that are eager to establish robotics teams and participate in competitive events,” Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut said. “Not only will this initiative motivate public and charter school students to potentially pursue careers in STEM, but it will also help build critical life and work-related skills – all while students are having fun and connecting with their teammates.”
Grants are being awarded to expand existing robotics programs within schools and to create new programs for schools that have not yet launched. Funding will be used to purchase robotics kits, parts and tools, as well as pay for registration fees, competition fees, transportation to events, team shirts and stipends for coaches or advisors. Grants range from $2,000 to $14,850 per school, depending on their needs.
In addition to implementing robotics programs, some grants will be used to launch drone programs in select schools.
Overall grant funding will be used to support programs such as CoderZ, VEX Robotics, FIRST Robotics, and drone content.
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