Hardin County Schools and the Central Kentucky Community Foundation are announcing the launch of a new grant catalog, Let’s Fund HCS, to help fund innovative educational projects.
In a video posted to the HCEC-TV YouTube channel, CKCF President and CEO Davette Swiney said the fundraising program is a new opportunity for community support.
“We’re excited for this partnership to give our community a chance to help support some new initiatives going on in our classrooms to help students have the experience they need to transition into the real world from some project-based learning,” Swiney said.
HCS says Let’s Fund HCS is an effort to create opportunities for more students to experience the benefits of project-based learning. These projects often require equipment or supplies that classrooms do not have access to through the district’s general classroom fund.
HCS Director of Innovation Brandy New said 12 teacher applications were selected for the catalog.
“Teachers over the past few weeks have submitted ideas,” New said. “We’ve looked at those. We’ve made sure that they align with the curriculum and what needs to get done. Principals have seen those and vetted them, and now they’re ready for the public to see.”
The district says project-based learning encourages students to engage in hands-on, collaborative projects that deepen understanding and support critical thinking skills.
HCS Superintendent Terry Morgan said the program connects educators, students, parents, and the community.
“This was asked for by the community, so we know that you are a great community and willing to support these great endeavors happening in our classrooms,” Morgan said.
Find a link to the Let’s Fund HCS page on the Central Kentucky Community Foundation’s website.
