Denton ISD was one of two public school systems in the United States to receive a multi-million dollar grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
The $9,027,400 grant will provide students with limited or no internet connectivity access to devices with internet access, according to a Denton ISD news release. In addition, these devices will also include browsing security protections, similar to those on the district network.
“I am very proud of the work that the Technology Department, in collaboration with the Grants Department, has done to pursue this opportunity,” said Denton ISD CEO Robert Pierce. “One of my top priorities is equity – I want all students to have the same technology-based opportunities, and this grant is a tremendous way to help us achieve that goal.”…