Claysburg-Kimmel, W-burg Receive Computer Science Funding

Building on his commitment to prepare students to use computers and technology in their careers, Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday, Jan. 17, announced $8.7 million in targeted grants to expand computer science classes and teacher training at 765 schools across the commonwealth.

The Claysburg-Kimmel and Williamsburg Community school districts are among those who were selected to receive the grants.

The targeted grants represent the next phase of the governor’s new and innovative PAsmart initiative, which will provide $20 million to bring high-quality computer science and STEM education in elementary, m...