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Livonia robotics program grows to 13 teams, highlights student competitions and community outreach
Summary
District staff and students updated the board on the Livonia Public Schools robotics program, which now operates 13 teams across elementary, middle and high schools, described recent competition results and named grants and community programs that support expansion.
Stacy Jenkins, a district staff member, told the Livonia Public Schools Board of Education on Jan. 27 that the district's robotics program has expanded to 13 teams across elementary, middle and high schools and summarized recent competition results and community outreach efforts.
The update, delivered at the board's communications segment, outlined program structure and outcomes. Isalina Carlini, the district robotics coordinator, and volunteers including Kelly Doumer and parent and staff mentors support teams from elementary First Lego League groups through FIRST high school teams. Jenkins said the district's original FIRST Robotics team, the Livonia Warriors (Team 2832), formed in 2009 and remains active; the Livonia Tyros is a newer team made up largely of freshmen and sophomores.
Board members heard detailed results from this fall's…
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