果冻传媒app, TX鈥The 果冻传媒app Independent School District鈥檚 Becker Elementary School has earned a $25,000 grant from Target as part of its initiative. is the only school in Central Texas to receive one of the national grants.
鈥淚t is an honor to be one of only 100 schools across the country to receive this grant," LaKesha Drinks, Becker principal, said. 鈥淲e are humbled and encouraged by the support our district鈥檚 leaders and the Target corporation have provided to our campus as we work toward our goal of providing academic programming that addresses the needs of the whole child.鈥
The funds will allow the school to update its technology to enhance classroom instruction. For example, each classroom will be provided with at least one iPad. The school鈥檚 library will receive new resources to facilitate cooperative learning in bilingual pairs of students.
Becker, which has experienced increased enrollment of students during recent years, can use the additional funding to expand student enrichment programs, such as dual language educational opportunities and green, gardening projects.
The campaign is part of Target鈥檚 goal to provide $2.5 million in grants to 100 schools with high needs across the country.
For more information, please contact the Department of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach at 414-2414.