Watson Elementary recognized for community‑school partnership and $12,000 STEM grant
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The board honored Watson Elementary Dec. 16 for its community‑school partnership with the city; principal Christopher Jackson said MCA secured a $12,000 grant to support STEM instruction, including a 3D laser printer.
The Little Rock City Board of Directors recognized Watson Elementary at its Dec. 16 meeting for its partnership with the city’s Communities in Schools program. Christopher Jackson, principal of Watson Elementary, told the board that one of the school's newest partners, MCA, received a $12,000 grant written by Charlotte Cook Beaumar to support STEM education and to purchase a 3D laser printer.
Jackson said the grant is one example of the many community partners that support the Little Rock School District’s community‑school efforts. Dr. Wright and Jennifer (identified in the meeting as the chief education officer) also attended the recognition and were applauded by the board.
Mayor Scott and Vice Mayor Weyrick thanked school leaders and noted the city’s community‑school partnership is now being looked at as a statewide model, saying the collaboration has expanded services and supports for students and families.
The board’s acknowledgment was ceremonial; no action items or funding decisions were taken during the recognition beyond noting the grant award shared by school staff.
