Livingston Schools to increase device access, enhance STEM learning for students
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LIVINGSTON PARISH - After a challenging school year that included a historic hurricane season and the COVID-19 pandemic, education officials in Livingston Parish want to revive local student's educational opportunities.
Using government stimulus funds, education leaders have created a plan that will support accelerated learning recovery, enhance literacy and STEM learning, and develop healthy child development and play.
Livingston Parish Schools Superintendent Joe Murphy announced the details of the plan, Thursday (May 20).
He explained that Livingston Parish Public Schools plans to give students increased access to devices, will receive approximately $50 million dollars through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to be spent in designated priority areas over the next three years.