Salem Public Schools Receives $169,175 MLSC STEM Equipment and Professional Development Grant
Grant will spur student interest in STEM studies, careers; professional development for educators
SALEM (July 24, 2024) – The Salem Public School district was among 30 recipients of the Massachusetts Life Science Center’s (MLSC) STEM Equipment and Professional Development Grant, the administration of Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll announced Monday.
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SPS received $169,175 to grow its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculum by enabling it to purchase lab equipment, materials, supplies, and technology. Additionally, it funds professional development opportunities for educators that support the implementation of advanced curricula and standards.
“Today’s announcement demonstrates our administration’s commitment to supporting the life sciences industry, including by investing in education and training opportunities that will inspire a new generation of life science and STEM field workers,” said Governor Healey. “By sparking early interest in the life sciences among students and funding industry-aligned programs, we are creating a world-class talent pipeline and supporting the continued growth of life sciences companies in Massachusetts.”
The grant is expected to serve 3,680 students in Salem.
The grant aligns perfectly with the core principles of the District’s 2023-26 Strategic Plan, particularly elevating education, in which students will have access to cutting edge supplies and equipment; and empowering educators through professional development.
Salem Public Schools has been the recipient of several generous grants in recent months. Last week, the Salem High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) department received the $480,000 Career Technical Initiative Grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration, just weeks after the department received a 2023 Mustang GT, donated by McGovern Ford of Saugus.
In July, the SPS Food and Nutrition Services department received the Eos Foundation Healthy Start Award, which included a $500 grant.
In June, the CTE program received the Capital Skills Grant of $347,000 to provide new training equipment for small engines, and hybrid and electric vehicles, in the CTE automotive technologies program.
About Salem Public Schools
Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district in Salem, Massachusetts. Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Our leaders and our teachers are all passionate about education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement with equity and social-emotional needs as the lens we view all of our work through. We respect and value the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students and their families, and have a strong commitment to the Salem community. Salem Public Schools staff serve all of our students, regardless of ability or language. Salem Public Schools enrolls approximately 4,000 students across its eleven schools.
