Computer science studies get a boost
Local agencies have earned competitive grants from Washington STEM and the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to support computer science education.
The Edmonds School District will use its $51,002 grant in partnership with Code.org to train teachers to deliver computer science education as part of the core curriculum for students.
The Everett School District will use its $25,102 grant to partner with Bootstrap and Code.org to introduce all middle and high school algebra students to computer science.
Each grant reflects a 1-to-1 match from other private organizations and individuals.
“Snohomish County’s economy is driven by STEM-related industries, and we want to ensure that all students have STEM learning opportunities, are competitive for high-demand jobs, and are prepared for today’s workforce, regardless of the career they may eventually choose,” said Deborah Squires, Snohomish STEM Network director.
For more information, go to www.snohomishstem.org.
Kiwanis award scholarships
The Snohomish Tillicum Kiwanis recently awarded scholarships to graduating seniors from three Snohomish High Schools. Students were recognized for outstanding accomplishment, citizenship and goal orientation.
Snohomish: Logan Masena, Pamela Frausto, Jessamine Anderson
Glacier Peak : Kelsey Ramsay, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Ian Good
AIM: Jessie Engerseth, Kaylynn Steffe, Paige Coburn
Big turnout, big bucks at Snohomish event
The Snohomish Education Foundation had record attendance at its annual breakfast fundraiser; more than 320 people gathered May 24 at Glacier Peak High School. The event raised $63,000. Proceeds benefit scholarships, classroom grants, computer technology programs, reading readiness programs and the Summer Arts and Science Academy.
A new scholarship in honor of retiring Superintendent Bill Mester was created, as well as one in honor of foundation founding members Marian Berge and Mal Harding.
An annual auction is set for Oct. 1. Learn more at www.snoed.org.
EdCC Foundation awards $300K
The Edmonds Community College Foundation awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships and grants for the 2016-17 academic year.
The foundation awarded about $270,000 in scholarships to 192 students and provided $34,992 toward 15 innovation and program grants.
Scholarships typically range from $1,000 to $4,500. Grants are for a maximum of $3,000.
Five 2016 summer quarter students each received $1,000 Complete the Dream scholarships, which help students who have experienced a recent financial hardship complete his or her final quarter.
Student Flavia Olivares Medici received one of the scholarships to complete her final quarter toward a degree in computer information systems.
Medici, who is from Brazil, said studying as an international student in the United States can be financially difficult.
The scholarship will help her and her parents, who are her sponsors.
“The economy in Brazil is very unstable,” Medici said, “and the monetary currency has been changing a lot compared to (the U.S.) dollar. It’s very expensive to send money compared to three years ago when I first started my classes.”
For more information on ways to donate to foundation scholarships, go to edcc.edu/foundation.
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