$66K Tech Grant Enhances Virtual Instruction In Radnor Schools

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, PA — One of the largest grants in the history of the Radnor Educational Foundation will fund technology access and equity across Radnor Township School District.

Radnor Educational Foundation (REF) recently awarded Radnor Township School District $66,000 to to pay for technology in the district's five schools.

The grant will support the purchase of monitors and Surface Pro docking stations for all teachers to enhance remote instruction, the school district said.

The monitors and docking stations mean that every student and teacher in Radnor Township School District now has enhanced access to instructional technology, including flexible and personalized learning, rethinking time and space, and enhanced collaboration and enriched learning experiences, the school district said.

Dr. Scott Hand, RTSD director of technology, said, "Our community has truly pulled together this school year to adapt and meet the unique needs of our current COVID environment. This funding will significantly enhance the seamless hybrid learning experiences our teachers are creating for today's remote instruction, as well as catalyze tomorrow's innovative practices at Radnor."

The education foundation is supported by donations from Radnor families, businesses and others in the community. The large grant was commemorated with a ceremonial check presented by REF president Brian Pugh and REF director Theji Brennan to RTSD administrators on Nov. 18.

"We are excited to fund a grant which helps teachers and students in the current virtual and hybrid learning environment, now and for years to come,” Brennan said.

"On behalf of the district, we sincerely thank REF and all the community members who give generously in support of our schools," said Radnor Township School District Superintendent Dr. Kenneth E. Batchelor.

"The district, our students, and our staff have benefited from our strong partnership with REF for years, and this grant builds greatly on that tradition during a time when support for schools and innovative learning models is especially crucial," Batchelor added.

Brennan said, “The grant will impact every student in the district. We’re eager to share our mission to support the educational experience of all Radnor school students, and fund extraordinary initiatives like this."

Radnor Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization. For more information on REF and its mission, visit their website at www.radnoreducationalfoundation.org.

Pictured in the photo from left to right, are: Radnor Educational Foundation President Brian Pugh, Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning Dan Bechtold; Radnor Educational Foundation Director Theji Brennan; Director of Technology Dr. Scott Hand; Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning Shawn Dutkiewicz; Superintendent Ken Batchelor. Digital space formatting did not allow the full list of names to fit under the photo.