Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is donating $55,000 for junior high robotics programs in the Queen Creek Unified School District.
"This generous donation will create unique opportunities for our students, and we are thankful for their partnership," stated QCUSD Superintendent Perry Berry in a press release. "We're especially thankful to Meta Community Development Regional Manager David Williams, who worked closely with our Director of College and Career Readiness Heidi Lee to establish this partnership."
Meta's donation will support the district's work in robotics education and improve STEM learning and the student experience. Queen Creek Junior High robotics teacher Michael Larson stated that the partnership will help develop future tech leaders.
