December 13, 2021
LAS VEGAS,
Nev. – Today, the Nevada Department of Education announced the completion of
the DonorsChoose
Grant Program, which was able to fund 10,993 Nevada educators’
projects up to $800 using federal relief funding. NDE announced the
State’s $8 million investment in this first-of-its-kind partnership on
September 29, and celebrate the program’s completion as final resources have
been distributed to Nevada’s educators.
Governor
Sisolak, Superintendent Ebert, and DonorsChoose CEO Charles Best we’re joined
by several State legislators to recognize the program’s impact on Monday,
December 13 at J. Harold Brinley Middle School. State leaders in attendance
included Senator Marilyn Dondero-Loop, Senator Mo Denis, Assemblywoman Shannon
Bilbray-Axelrod, and Nevada State Board of Education Member Tim Hughes.
“Today is
a joyous occasion, as we celebrate Nevada’s innovative leadership in providing
our educators with needed resources,” said Jhone Ebert, State Superintendent
of Public Instruction. “In just ten short weeks, we were able to distribute
eight million dollars in funding to 10,993 of our educators, based on their individual
needs and classroom priorities. Thank you to Governor Sisolak, the Nevada
Legislature, and DonorsChoose for bringing this first-of-its-kind program to
life in a meaningful way across our State.”
“Nevada’s
educators are some of the finest in the nation, and they have stepped up
tirelessly again and again, especially over the last two school years,” said
Governor Steve Sisolak. “We are grateful to have had this opportunity to
support their classrooms based on their individual needs, and it was a joy to
see a few of the classrooms and projects which have experienced the positive
effects of this program.”
“It has
been an honor to partner with the Nevada Department of Education on this
innovative project which has invested in the frontline wisdom of Nevada’s
educators,” said Charles Best, CEO of DonorsChoose. “This type of
partnership is unprecedented in the nonprofit sector and a first for
DonorsChoose, and we thank the educators who have taken the initiative and
opportunity to publish projects.”
During
today’s event at J. Harold Brinley Middle School, Principal Andrea Womack
introduced two educators
for a live unboxing of their project resources. Ms. Davis’ project, “Hands On Knowledge,” has
helped her students with disabilities have hands-on education opportunities,
and Ms. Torrey’s project “Make Our School Amazing!” went to reinvigorate
campus culture and activities.
Following
the event, Governor Sisolak, Superintendent Ebert, and State leaders had the
opportunity to visit several classrooms within the J. Harold Brinley Middle School and see other
projects which had been funded through the DonorsChoose partnership.
To access
additional projects funded through this Grant Program, access the Nevada Department of Education
Impact Page.
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