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Several local schools and career and technical centers were awarded state grants this week to help meet the health, safety and educational needs of students as they reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30).
Ten grants were awarded to local schools through the Continuity of Education Equity Grant program. Funding can be used to purchase equipment such as tablets, internet hotspots and other home learning aids, as well as other instructional materials. Local recipients include:
Altoona Area School District, $42,750.
Claysburg-Kimmel School District, $17,802.
Fannett-Metal School District, $23,989.
Forbes Road School District, $11,069.
Juniata Valley School District ,$20,300.
Penn Cambria School District, $17,500.
Southern Huntingdon County School District, $15,000.
Stone Valley Community Charter School, $10,000.
Tyrone Area School District, $42,750.
Williamsburg Community School District, $17,000.
“The pandemic created serious challenges for local schools because continuity of education plans rely on resources that many smaller districts didn’t have available to them,” Ward said “These grants will help bridge the educational gap for students in areas like ours where students risk being left behind.”
In addition, funding for career and technical centers was announced this week to implement public health and safety plans to help keep students, faculty and staff safe and assist these institutions in meeting the unique challenges of providing instruction during COVID-19. Funding for these grants comes from Pennsylvania’s share of money from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Grant recipients include:
Cumberland Perry AVTS, $186,113.
Greater Altoona CTC, $111,998.
Huntingdon County CTC, $32,923.
Franklin County CTC, $144,206.
Fulton County AVTS, $11,098.
“These schools play a critical role in helping students step directly into quality job opportunities, so it is important that we take every step possible to ensure their continued safe operations,” Ward said.
“Ensuring the safety of students and teachers without interrupting their education will pay huge dividends well into the future for our local communities.”
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