South Hills High School in Fort Worth receives $50K grant

by PegNews wire

Part of the "T-STEM" program, it's the maximum amount a high school can get.

South Hills High School of the Fort Worth ISD has been granted $50,000 grant, part of a $2.3-million grant to help prepare students for college.

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Benjamin Franklin tied a key on a kite to test electricity in the spirit of scientific learning. Now his face can help South Hills students to fund their own thirst for scientific knowledge.

Specifically, the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (T-STEM) network acceleration grant program provides high schools with resources to improve teaching strategies in math and science. It's part of the Texas High School Project, a public-private partnership to ensure all students leave high school prepared for college.

The project is made up of both public and private partners, including the Office of Governor, the Texas Education Agency, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation.

One of 56 schools in Texas to receive money, South Hills High School's $50,000 is the maximum amount available to a high school. Glynna Torres, South Hills High School principal, says this grant will go a long way in continuing to help her students grow and excel in these key subject areas.

The money will be used to help identify students' strengths and weaknesses in the areas of math and science as well as prescribe an accelerated education plan to improve their skills.

"It is our goal to encourage our students to excel in science, technology, engineering, and math," Torres said. "We’re hoping to use the funds to enhance the programs here that we offer. We’re hoping to prepare our students to be prepared for college so they can excel."

Source: Fort Worth ISD