Agenda Item
i. Project Lead The Way Grant Award of $30,000 to Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Cherisse M. Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education accept the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) $30,000 grant award to enhance STEM curriculum and programming at Wadsworth Magnet School.
Why: Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers seeks approval to accept a $30,000 grant from PLTW to enhance STEM curriculum and programming.
Details: The funding will support PLTW, a nationally recognized STEM program introducing elementary students to science, technology, and engineering through hands‑on, problem‑solving lessons that build creativity, teamwork, and foundational STEM knowledge. Funding will support the FY26 and FY27 school years.
Financial impact: No Financial Impact to the District
Contact: Dr. Cherisse M. Campbell, Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678.676.0035
Dr. Marcia Oglesby, Director of Grants & Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678.875.0302.
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: No Legal Approval Required