The Bethel Education Foundation has awarded nearly $12,000 in grants.  Superintendent Christine Carver says the funding will provide opportunities to enhance students’ 21st century learning skills as part of their educational experience within the Bethel Public Schools.  She added that the money will also allow the teachers to provide creative and innovative projects and programs. 

Approximately $4,700 was awarded to a Bethel Middle School teacher for cameras so students can produce videos and improve critical thinking.

$3,775 was awarded to teachers at Johnson Elementary School for a makerspace in the media center and learning lab. 

A Rockwell Elementary School teacher received nearly $1,200 for “Osmo” devices to improve science, technology, engineering and math education for kindergarteners. 

Berry School's Principal received $1,200 for Google Translate and Google Pixel earbuds that will help non-English speaking students and parents.  Berry was also awarded $400 for document cameras. 

$600 will be used to purchase a button-making machine for Bethel High school's kindness campaign.