The Shrewsbury Education Foundation, a nonprofit in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, recently announced six grants to local schools to help fund innovative projects and the purchase of new classroom equipment, the Shrewsbury Chronicle reports.
While the school district is currently experiencing a budget crunch, the foundation's president Missy Hollenbeck said the $11,000 awarded will enable the schools to fund projects not included in the current budget.
Projects include funding for an anti-bullying campaign for students of all levels, a literacy program for the Beal Early Childhood Learning Center and several technology purchases, including MP3 players, document readers and eReaders.
Educators have found the use of technology in the classroom can be effective in introducing new elements to the learning experience. For example, a teacher can use a computer, an interactive whiteboard or a
DLP projector to create an interactive environment where students are more eager to learn.
The Shrewsbury Education Foundation was established in 1992 to encourage the implementation of innovative educational programs. According to the foundation's website, it has awarded more than $250,000 in grants to Shrewsbury public schools.
