The User Group Academy is pairing computer clubs with K-12 public schools to develop greater benefits from computers and technology. The Academy is now accepting proposals from member user groups until October 31, 2000. The grant instrument calls for groups to author and implement technology oriented programs in partnership with a local, public, K-12 school.
User groups know how to get the most productivity, with the least expense using computers.
This is the kind of expertise that will really help the schools get the most out of their computers. A total of 25,000.00 in grant money will be awarded, distributed among the top five to ten groups with winning proposals. The only stipulations on the money is that the group must partner with a local, public school. The Academy hopes to attract more computer industry companies to become involved and increase the amount of money for more grants and is challenging the computer industry to help. The more projects we get going, the more schools we'll help and the better it will be for all the communities touched by the program.