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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

Demand for education innovation from Texas educators prompts
New Tech Network to offer additional Planning Grants
 
Education nonprofit seeks to provide resources for school design after positive response from district and school leaders
 

AUSTIN, December 13, 2019 – New Tech Network (NTN), a leading design partner for comprehensive K – 12 school change, announced today that it plans to launch a second round of competitive Planning Grants to ten Texas middle schools or high schools interested in implementing its school model and innovative project-based learning practices.
 
After a significant response from Texas schools and districts applying for the initial launch of the grant in the fall, NTN has re-launched the grant program to allow more schools to explore the nonprofits’ innovative model. Many Fall 2019 Planning Grant award winners are already underway to executing their school transformation strategy with NTN.
 
The grant application period will open on January 13 and close on February 7, 2020. Recipients will be announced February 14, with school tours beginning at the end of the month. 
 
NTN’s Planning Grants provide district and charter schools with:

The launch of the Planning Grant comes on the heels of the passage of House Bill 3 (HB 3), which specifically offers a financial incentive for engaging in school design and professional development with NTN.  In the Career and Technology Education (CTE) section of HB 3, schools are entitled to supplemental funding if they have daily attendance in approved CTE courses. Campuses that are NTN members qualify for an additional $50 per student allotment.
 
“We’re honored that through HB 3 Governor Abbott and the Texas Legislature have recognized the value of New Tech Network in preparing students for college and career, and we’ve been thrilled with the welcome response we’ve had from school leaders as we introduce them to our unique project-based learning model and transformative approach to education,” said Lydia Dobyns, President & CEO of New Tech Network. “We’re looking forward to introducing NTN to more Texas schools next year with these planning grants and are grateful for the opportunity to continue expanding our presence in this great state.”
 
To learn more about NTN in Texas, please visit: https://newtechnetwork.org/texas.
 
About New Tech Network 
New Tech Network, a national nonprofit organization, is a leading design partner for comprehensive K-12 school change. NTN has successfully guided over 200 schools and districts in 28 states with a whole school, systemic approach where student skills are valued as much as test scores. New Tech Network provides professional development and coaching for teachers and school leaders to inspire and engage all students through authentic and challenging work. The New Tech school model features multiple student learning outcomes combined with pervasive project-based learning, an inclusive school-wide culture and the real-world use of technology tools and resources. 
 

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