MAPS Education Foundation made the decision just yesterday afternoon to fully fund an entire classroom. This means that we are $10,000 closer to the goal of $100,000. The Lawrence Fund, which also supports two scholarships annually to graduating seniors of Marquette Schools, is a partner in this financial backing. If the community continues to support this project we'll raise necessary funds in no time flat to meet the technology needs or or students, preparing them with 21st century skills to be career and college ready.
Thanks for your support in sharing our campaign Mining Journal, you got it right on the title of this article; IT's about T.I.M.E. Marquette Area Public Schools Superintendent Bill Saunders speaks to a fifth-grade class at Cherry Creek Elementary School during a press conference Tuesday morning. The district is looking for public support for its new Technology In Marquette Education program, which will put a Chromebook computer in the hands of every fifth-grader at MAPS. (Journal photo by Jackie Stark) Well, we certainly can't go back now! With one-third of the necessary funding and the unveiling of T.I.M.E., MAPSEF is all in. We are so incredibly excited to advocate for the Marquette Area Public Schools family of students and staff and look forward to witnessing the amazing community support that is sure to come. Take a quick look at the most recent media coverage: Upper Michigan Source, UP Matters, ABC 10 Technology...
Merriam-Webster.com defines TECHNOLOGY as the use of science to solve problems or the equipment itself created by technology (the use of science to solve problems). At ten characters IT's a puny word for the multitude of devices which seem to be shrinking in size yet expanding the possibility of humanity's future, and more directly the daily lives of our young minds ready for learning. We at the MAPS Education Foundation aren't the only organization to realize the importance, take a look at how others are funding TECHNOLOGY in schools and why: Bubba Watson Sentry-Foundation NEA Tech Companies Commit $750 Million |