STEM Coding Lab Awarded $635K grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation
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The grant will also fuel the growth of SCLs Asynchronous Computer Science Education System (ACSES), a virtual platform developed in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University, featuring animated videos and classroom resources, designed to extend SCLs reach beyond urban school districts. Additionally, the grant will enhance SCLs organizational capacity to provide in-school and after-school programs across 40+ locations, reaching 4,000+ children, positioning the organization to continue expanding its footprint in a sustainable fashion. "We are profoundly grateful for the generous grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation which will enable us to expand our student reach, bridge the digital divide, and create enduring pathways to success for all our underserved children. Our heartfelt thanks to the Richard King Mellon Foundation for their steadfast commitment to SCL and our communitys collective future." Serving nearly 3,000 students, STEM Coding Lab currently provides 120 classes every week across 38 different school districts and community institutions throughout Allegheny County.