May 27 – The Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust announces the 21 schools selected to receive grants for the 2024-2025 school year.
Founded to provide the latest technologies and teacher training to Oklahoma schools, OETT is awarding each of its 21 schools $40,000 to purchase new technology equipment. Additionally, each school will receive professional development through OETT’s partnership with the University of Oklahoma K20 Center.
The K20 Center technology specialists will provide monthly support at each school to promote authentic technology integration.
Each school will use the funds to purchase items including, but not limited to, Apple iPads, Google Chromebooks, esports equipment, various robotics and virtual reality equipment.
“We believe that access to technology is not a privilege, but a necessity for all students to succeed in today’s world,” said Teresa Rose, executive director of the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma. “Through OETT providing these scholarships, we hope to bridge the digital divide and support and enable students to reach their full potential.”
“The K20 Center is excited to partner with the schools receiving this year’s grant as they integrate new technology into their school communities,” said K20. “Students at OETT schools develop digital literacy skills that will prepare them for the future job market, and create a classroom environment that promotes creativity, collaboration and critical thinking.”
The 21 schools receiving funding for the 2024-2025 school year are:
1. Alva high school, Alva, okay
2. Anderson Elementary School, Sand Springs, OK
3. Bethany High School, Bethany, OK
4. Cherokee Elementary School, Cherokee, OK
5. Coalgate High School, Colgate, OK
6 ft. Gibson High School, Ft. Gibson, okay
7. Foot. Gibson High School, Ft. Gibson, okay
8. Glenpool High School, Glenpool, OK
9. Glenpool High School, Glenpool, OK
10. Howe Primary School, Howe, OK
11. McLoud Early Childhood Center, McLoud, OK
12. McLoud Junior High School, McLoud, OK
13. Moore Central Junior High, Moore, OK
14. Moore High School, Moore, OK
15. North Rock Creek Elementary, Shawnee, OK
16. North Rock Creek High School, Shawnee, OK
17. Okeene high school, Okeene, ok
18. Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City, OK
19. Quapaw High School, Quapaw, OK
20. Savanna Public Schools (D), Savanna, OK
21. Washington Early Childhood Center, Alva, OK
