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Commission awards classroom grants to 16 school districts, expands aerospace teacher training
Summary
The commission approved $16.9 million? (sum not specified in transcript) in classroom improvement grants across 16 school districts and reported expansion of aerospace teacher training and student events; staff highlighted AOPA curriculum growth and local partnerships.
The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission on May 14 approved classroom laboratory grants and reported on a statewide expansion of aerospace and aviation education in Oklahoma schools.
Staff presented applications from 16 school districts and recommended awards ranging from $12,100 to $65,000 per district; commissioners approved the full slate by roll call. Presenters included educators and administrators from Blackwell, Bristow, Broken Bow, Enid, Guthrie, Hilldale, Hugo, Lawton, Miami, Mid‑Del Technology Center, Mounds, Pawhuska, Rejoice Christian School, Silo, Wilson and others. Several districts sent representatives who described plans to upgrade labs, buy flight simulators, replace old lab furniture and expand drone and maintenance training.
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