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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education’s (IDOE) Office of
eLearning announced today the recipients of the 2019 Digital Learning Grants.
This year’s grants offer up to $50,000 to support districts in building digital
initiatives like Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
instruction, project-based learning, and computer science curricula.
“Maintaining a focus in the classroom on STEM activities and project-based
learning is vital to preparing students for their future success,” said Dr.
Jennifer McCormick, Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I congratulate the
awarded districts and their continual efforts to making a positive impact in
their communities.”
The 2019 Digital Learning Grants focused on proposals that included vetted STEM
curriculum, devices for coding, robotics equipment, and professional
development for teachers. Forty-eight districts were awarded Digital Learning
Grants, totaling just over $2.2 million in funding. Awarded grants ranged from
$20,000 to $50,000.
For a complete list of 2019 Digital Learning Grant recipients, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/news/2019-dlg-recipients.pdf.
To learn more about the 2019 Digital Learning Grant, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/elearning/digital-learning-grant. For more
information on IDOE’s Office of eLearning, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/elearning.
