Virginia Beach City Public Schools was awarded two Military-Connected Academic Support Program grants, MCASP and Operation PRIDE, through the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). These grants were awarded to help VBCPS implement programs that support military-connected students and enhance their opportunities for STEM-related activities.
MCASP and Operation PRIDE, focus on implementing sustainable programs in 13 schools throughout the school division with a high population of military-connected students. The STEM Education Alliance provides professional development and interactive workshops for faculty at the 13 schools supported by these grants.
STEM-a-THON, is a fun-filled day developed and run by the STEM Education Alliance and coordinated by Operation PRIDE. The STEM-a-Thon hosts 25 military-connected students.
STEM Mentoring Program, where the role of the STEM Education Alliance is to provide mentors who have 3D printing experience to each of the participating Operation PRIDE schools: Brandon Middle School, Larkspur Middle School, White Oaks Elementary School, and Green Run High School.
