KGBSD received FRED Funds

Van Abbott of KPU, presents Foundation for Rural Education and Development or FRED Funds to KGBSD

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District has been awarded a grant of $8,670.82 from the Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED). FRED assists schools with new and innovative technology to motivate and inspire students. Any public school in a service area of an OPASTCO telephone company may apply. KPU nominated KGBSD for this grant. This will purchase a three-year subscription to a 10-site license for Atomic Learning for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School. The goals of the grant project are:
To provide just-in-time instruction for students as they use software to increase 21st century technology skills necessary for successful academics and employment
To provide just-in-time instruction for teachers as they use software to integrate technology into their classrooms
To provide resources for teachers as they increasingly integrate technology into their classrooms
To provide opportunities to parents of KGBSD students to increase their technological skills

Impacts and Outcomes that we expect to see from this award:
Students’ technological skills in using software and current technology tools to enhance their learning will improve.
Teachers’ technological skills in using software and current technology tools will improve.
Integration of technology into district classrooms will increase.
Parents will feel more comfortable as well as more empowered in their role in helping their students with school work.