Google presents community investment grant to Red Oak ISD

RED OAK – As part of Google’s ongoing investment to the Red Oak Community, the Red Oak Independent School District announced last week it will receive a $150,000 Google grant from the company.

According to a statement from Red Oak ISD, “This is building on Google’s longstanding commitment to expanding STEM education in the state, including partnerships with the University of Texas and Texas State University.”

The Grant was secured by Red Oak ISD Education Foundation Executive Director Karen Anderson, and will specifically be used to fund STEM expansion for secondary students including Project Lead the Way engineering, robotics, and science initiatives. 

The funds will also be used to purchase Suite360, which includes lessons on positive behaviors, effective communication, growth mindset, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, and self-management as well as guided interventions for all students across ROISD and to make upgrades to the Learning Commons (library) at Red Oak High School.

“We are extremely grateful for Google supplying Red Oak ISD with funds to propel our students forward, especially in science, technology, engineering, and math – our STEM subjects,” said Red Oak ISD Superintendent Brenda Sanford.

“Plus, our children face different challenges than previous generations, and having the resources for teaching social skills and emotional well-being is important as we teach math, science, language arts, social studies, and more. 

“We appreciate Google’s partnership and the opportunities they bring to the community and look forward to being neighbors here in Red Oak.”

The company’s grants focus on education and workforce development, as well as mental health and income-barrier areas such as food security and homelessness.