BISD receives $10,000 grant to support STEM program

Many public schools across the country are placing greater emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculum. Thanks to the support of local farmers and America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education℠, Brownsville Independent School District (ISD) received a $10,000 grant to support STEM Infinity Magnet programs among its middle schools. Classes began this year with 100 6th grade students at each campus and will grow one grade level per year for the next three years. America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, gives farmers the opportunity to nominate a public school district in their community to compete for a grant of either $10,000 or $25,000 to enhance education in the areas of math and/or science. More than 1,000 nominated school districts submitted applications. The Monsanto Fund will invest $2.3 million into rural education through this program. “By directing these funds into our STEM Infinity Magnet Program, we hope to help further a vision of sustainability and innovation in order to protect and preserve our planet,” said Dr. Carl A. Montoya, Brownsville ISD superintendent. “Brownsville ISD is honored to receive this grant. These funds will directly impact many of our students who are enrolled in the new STEM Infinity Magnet Program at 11 district middle schools.” -View media release