Boosting Local Education: $6,000 Grant Equips Southwestern Oregon's Low-Income Students with Laptops

The Oregon TRIO Association (OTA) has received a $6,000 grant from the Coquille Tribal Fund to improve educational resources for low-income students in Southwestern Oregon. This grant will help provide laptops and tablets, essential for students in the digital era.

Matt Bisek, the Executive Director of OTA, stated that the grant will supply computers and internet access. These tools are crucial for students to participate in online learning, access educational materials, and use learning software, addressing the digital divide affecting economically disadvantaged students.

The grant specifically targets students from the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, who often lack affordable broadband and devices. According to the 2020 Census, many households in Oregon do not have basic digital access, impacting educational outcomes.

OTA aims to assist over 140 AI/AN students in the area supported by the Coquille Tribal Fund. By providing necessary technology, OTA hopes to improve these students' academic performance and future educational prospects.

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