F.C. Education Foundation Issues 22 ‘Super Grants’

The non-profit Falls Church Education Foundation announced this week that 22 grants totalling $59,346 were issued to programs of the Falls Church City Public School system.

Grants went to playground additions at the Jessie Thackrey Preschool, outdoor classroom and flexible seating at Mt. Daniel Elementary, “Using Spheros to Teach Coding,” “Moving With Math” and “Padcaster Studio Equipment” programs at Jefferson Elementary, a smart board for math, percussion equipment, 14 standing stations, craft design and enhancement equipment and video editing equipment at Henderson Middle School, and 3D printers, six breakout puzzle kits, a physical education workout system, 25 fire tablets for Android app development, bicycle repair equipment, interactive design toys, three digital camera kits, language development books, a “potterbot” clay extruder, and a farmbot garden bed.

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