Polar Communications recently announced they have awarded two schools in their service territory $4,000 in Polar Technology Grants. Polar’s Technology Grant provides funding for PK-12 schools enabling the purchase of hardware, software, contracted services and other technologies that target student achievement through technology integration. Applicants were required to submit their proposals, including an overview of their project abstract, goals, narrative, and budget information. Accredited PK-12 schools in Polar’s service territory were eligible to apply. Polar Communications awards up to $5,000 per year with each grant not to exceed $2,500.
Schools winning the 2019-20 Polar Technology Grants were the following:
Lakota Public School – Lakota Lego League – $1500
Northern Cass Public School – Personalized Learning and Coding – $2500
This is the 12th year that Polar has provided this grant to schools they serve, totaling almost $60,000 given to enhance technology in the classroom. Polar is proud to invest in our schools and the community providing value for the future.