WEF Helps Fund New Hurlbutt MakerSpace

In March 2024, WEF awarded a grant of $23,087 to Hurlbutt Elementary School to help fund the transformation of the old computer lab into a MakerSpace. This grant was made in partnership with the Hurlbutt PTO, which provided additional funding.

The grant will fund the purchase of flexible furniture specifically geared toward STEM activities. As described by HES Librarian Sharon Rodko, the new MakerSpace will enable students to collaborate, engage in critical thinking, improve their communication skills, and enhance their creativity. Additionally, Ms. Rodko will work with classroom teachers to assist them in implementing their own plans or projects in the MakerSpace.