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Goose Creek CISD reports more than $6.5 million in outside grants to expand STEM, literacy and teacher development
Summary
District central offices told trustees they secured roughly $6.5 million in outside funding for student‑facing STEM and arts projects, literacy initiatives (including a Moody Foundation award), LASSO TEA grants and teacher development, while cautioning the board about administrative requirements tied to some awards.
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District staff told the Board of Trustees on Oct. 6 that the district has secured more than $6.5 million in supplemental outside funding for 2025–26 to support student programs, professional development and targeted campus intervention.
Sarah (last name not stated), a member of the district’s Curriculum and Innovation (CNI) team, told trustees, "we've received over $6,500,000 in outside funding," and then outlined student‑facing awards, teacher supports and reimbursement programs supporting special education costs.
Key student‑facing grants described by staff included: - Artist Boat programs focused on conservation and hands‑on workshops; - ExxonMobil STEM funding including robotics equipment for junior highs and VR headsets for career exploration; - ExxonMobil Science Wetlands and MathCounts supports; - LASSO (Learning Acceleration…
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