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Student robotics teams press MCPS for county committee, funding and space; board and superintendent promise follow‑up
Summary
More than a dozen students representing robotics teams across Montgomery County told the Board of Education Sept. 25 that lack of funding, build space, mentors and equipment are making robotics inaccessible for many students.
More than a dozen students representing robotics teams across Montgomery County told the Board of Education Sept. 25 that lack of funding, build space, mentors and equipment are making robotics inaccessible for many students.
"Robotics isn't just an extracurricular activity. Through robotics, kids learn about design, programming, public speaking, business skills, and more," said Samarth Kurata of the 47 Beavers student team. Multiple student speakers described team fees of roughly $500, rising registration costs, the cost of industrial‑grade tools and the need to travel for machining and…
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