Savanna schools receive technology grants

May 27 — The Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust announced the 21 schools selected to receive grants for the 2024-2025 school year.

Established to provide the latest technologies and teacher training to Oklahoma schools, OETT, administered by the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, is granting each of 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’s K20 Center.

K20 Center technology experts 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 Communities Foundation of Oklahoma. “By providing these scholarships through OETT, we hope to bridge the digital divide and support and empower students to reach their full potential.”

“The K20 Center is excited to partner with this year’s grantee schools as they incorporate new technologies 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 grants for the 2024-2025 academic year are:

1. Alva High School, Alva, OK

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 feet. Gibson High School, Ft. Gibson, okay

7. Feet. Gibson High School, Ft. Gibson, okay

8. Glenpool High School, Glenpool, OK

9. Glenpool High School, Glenpool, OK

10. Howe Elementary 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 School, 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