Swampscott Schools Awarded $13.77K State Computer Education Grant

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Swampscott Public Schools was one of nine public school districts across the street to share in $265,000 in state grants designed to increase digital literacy and computer science skills among students.

Swampscott Public Schools was awarded a grant of $13,770.

"Digital literacy and computer science skills are important for all students, and grants like this help increase access and participation," Gov. Maura Healey said. "I look forward to seeing the opportunities that these districts will create for their students."

The grant will allow select teachers to attend summer professional development that will allow them to teach computer science and help foster grade-wide participation rates that involve traditionally underserved students.

"Computer science and digital literacy are embedded in a wide range of jobs in the Massachusetts economy, and all students should learn about the many ways those areas are part of our everyday lives," Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. "I'm glad to see teachers, schools and districts using these grants to expand access."

Other districts earning grants included Granby, Hadley, Lynn, Provincetown, Somerville, South Shore Charter, Wakefield and Worcester.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at [email protected]. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)