Two area schools have additional learning opportunities for their students this year, thanks to Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grants Program from Rural Electric! RECC has awarded $500 mini-grants for projects that will extend beyond their classrooms and broaden the scope of their teaching efforts.
The two grants were presented to:
Sarah Jennings, Morrisonville Grade School – to purchase historical fiction novels for 5th and 6th graders as a literacy and history tool, and to help pay for tickets to a theatrical production based on the book at Sangamon Auditorium in Springfield. As a winner of a classroom grant last year, Sarah will also be continuing projects on fossil excavations and a school flowerbed with her students.
Erin Nicolas, South Fork Elementary School School – to purchase a projector for her special education classroom to share spreadsheets, websites and videos with all her students.
As a Touchstone Energy electric cooperative, RECC’s focus is on our communities, and these projects will enhance the education and experiences of youngsters in our area. We’re looking forward to hearing the positive results that will come from these schools!