Macon County Public Schools continues to develop authentic relationships. AFCEA - Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Education Foundation has for the past three years invested in STEM Initiatives in Macon County. Robotics Education has been on the forefront of their funding allocations. Students in grades 9-12 have traditionally participated. Now from this new award of $10,000.00, students in grades 6-12 will be engaged in STEM specifically Pre-Robotics Engineering Education and Programming. A concept of "Challenges" will be developed to encourage students, parents, and community with the guidance of the teacher to embrace scientific discovery (hands-on).

Our students are some of the brightest students to work with. The various and multifaceted learning opportunities that interface a classroom via projects such as these often outpour enormous academic outcomes. We will continue to create learning opportunities for all students. Career and Technical Education in Macon County has welcomed new programs and Robotics is one of them. Early exposure and implementation will be a major factor in the vast production of future Scientist, Engineers, Program Developers, and mostly 21st Century Educators. On behalf of the Macon County Public School System Dr. Jacqueline A. Brooks - Superintendent accepted the 10K award, Dr. Camille Floyd - Academic Specialist accepted a 1K award for Special Populations Development, and Dr. Melvin A. Lowe, III - Education Coordinator accepted a 1K award for STEM Teacher Development. A total of 12K was presented by Ms. Charisse Stokes - AFCEA Education Foundation President. Together we will keep the pathways for bright minds well lighted.