WCS Receives $24,000 Grant

Published August 14, 2008

Williamson County Schools will receive $24,439 this year to help improve student character and development.  Last month, the Sprint Foundation announced the winners of its Sprint Ahead for Education grant program.  Out of nearly 1,200 applicants, Williamson County Schools was selected as one of 64 grant recipients from across the nation. 

The Williamson County Schools Character Education Program, which is designed to teach students how to make wise choices in life, will receive the grant.  Middle School Director Dr. Jubal Yennie says the district will use the money to team with a special program called Love in a Big World.  "Love in a Big World will provide training and materials to fifth and sixth grade teachers at 12 schools across the county," said Yennie.  "Those 12 schools volunteered for the program." 

Love in a Big World has been used in more than 225 schools throughout 10 states.  They provide assemblies, curriculum, teacher training and classroom resources.  Organizers say the program shows teachers how to educate kids to make wise choices, build strong character and inspire hope in America's youth.