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Elevating Girls in STEM: How GLEAM Connects Learning with Local Industry
Shannon Albert, an educator for almost 35 years, has a background in STEM. With a goal to “have a safe

Meet RTF Robotics!
This fall, the RTF sponsored five rural robotics teams in the early stages of their programs! In this post, we

Our 2022 Golden Ticket Fundraiser Starts NOW!
It’s time for the RTF’s 3rd Annual Golden Ticket fundraiser! Today is the official start of the Golden Ticket fundraiser.

Building from Scratch: How a California Educator Brought Robotics to Her One-Room School
Over the summer, the RTF received a grant request from Amanda McCraw, the classroom teacher, principal, and superintendent of Panoche

Outside Her Comfort Zone: How an MA Educator Integrated Robotics
Alia Woofenden (Ms. Woof to her students!) is a biologist who was teaching ecology and outdoor courses when her students

Jumping in Feet First: Robotics Competitions in Shade Gap, PA
Ms. Enyeart wanted to give her students in south central Pennsylvania the opportunity to compete in FIRST Lego League. Once

RTF Annual Report 2021
The RTF had an eventful 2021! Last year, we put technology education resources into the hands of 21,196 students, bringing

One Librarian’s Approach to STEM: Create a Technology Petting Zoo!
Last fall, we funded a project at the Hall County Library System in Georgia that included Raspberry Pis, Makey Makeys,

Apply for Assistive Technology Funding from the RTF
Our Assistive Technology Grant application is available now at: https://ruraltechfund.org/apply-for-grants/ Assistive Technology (AT) ensures that kids have the opportunity to