Brewster school receives Small Districts grant

“During this time of public health concern and school closures, directing funding towards equitable technology access is a critical way to meet student needs,” said Warren Brown, Executive Director of College Spark.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a digital divide in many communities and for rural students particularly remote learning poses a tough challenge.

“Students are struggling in areas without internet and computer access,” said Rachel Clements, manager of Small Districts Fund at College Spark. “Students may have access to the internet through a cell phone, which is very different from a computer or they may have spotty internet coverage – both make learning very difficult.”

In a letter to Brewster High School principal Linda Dezellem, Thai Craig, College Spark Communications Officer, expressed his confidence that the $50,000 Brewster received as its share of the grant will be put to good use for the students and teachers who need it most.

Other school districts to receive College Spark grants include Lake Chelan, Manson, Lind-Ritzville, Mabton, Oroville and South Bend.