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Richland 1 highlights RoboCon robots and student impacts in SEL program
Summary
At the March 12 meeting the district celebrated a RoboCon initiative for students with social and communication needs: presenters described expansion from one pilot to 29 robots across elementary schools, honored staff and students, and showcased a student testimony about behavioral and academic improvements after working with the Milo robot.
Richland School District One showcased its RoboCon socially assistive robotics program during the March 12 board meeting, honoring teachers and demonstrating a classroom robot’s capabilities.
Dr. Lisa Kershaw and Office of Special Services staff described how the district’s work with RoboKind began in 2017 and has expanded to 29 robots across elementary schools. "You started with 1 robot in 2017 with a pilot through the South Carolina Department of…
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