Microsoft recently announced it is awarding the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez Learning Center in Los Angeles, California a grant totaling more than $1 million, the largest grant ever awarded by the software giant to a single Los Angeles education institution.
Microsoft said the grants will help bring state-of-the-art technology to the learning center, helping it bridge the technology gap that is often present in underserved communities. The technology will consist of new software and hardware, including laptops, Smart Boards and Mimeo printing packages.
“We believe students can do amazing things when they have access to the right technology, tools and training that will help them build 21st-century skills to prepare them to be college- and career-ready,” said Anthony Salcito, vice president of Microsoft’s Worldwide Education.
Investing in innovative technology has proven to be an effective tool in encouraging student participation in lessons. Connecting interactive technology, such as a computer, to an HD-TV, LCD monitor or USB classroom projector can create a learning environment that is more appealing to students.
The grant also includes a $50,000 cash donation that will provide teachers with training and students with mentoring programs to learn about and explore careers, Microsoft said.
