Frisco Education Foundation Awards Over $90,000 in Grants to Educators for Innovative Programs
The Frisco Education Foundation (FEF) has distributed over $90,000 in grants through its annual 'Grants for Great Ideas' program. This initiative supports educators within the Frisco Independent School District (FISD) by funding special program supplies, learning opportunities, and classroom materials. A total of 54 grants were awarded across 36 FISD schools, benefiting 54 educators and 32 co-applicants. Additionally, two district-wide grants were provided. The grants will fund a diverse range of projects, including a lighting control board for theater students at Lebanon Trail High, a motor lab for students with special needs at Wilkinson Middle, and a district-wide set of drones for STEM education. Other funded projects include college tours for at-risk juniors and seniors, an art and tactile center for special needs students, a mail delivery program, and classroom wellness kits to help students manage stress. Since its inception in 1999, the FEF has awarded 944 grants, totaling over $1.42 million, thank...