For Release: Wednesday, December 4, 2002
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS RECEIVE EDUCATION FUNDS
Washington -- U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that several school districts in the 12th Congressional District have received technology grants through the Federal School Renovation Grant program of the U.S. Department of Education. The funds can be used for rehabilitation and technology projects.
"Education is the key to success, especially in the economy of the 21st Century," said Costello. "Improving the facilities and technological capability of our schools increases the quality of education our students receive."
School District |
Award |
Brooklyn Unit District 188 |
$147,000 |
Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 |
$108,695 |
East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 |
$71,000 |
Signal Hill School District 181 |
$150,000 |
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