As schools struggle to hire and retain teachers in the classroom, Louisa County Public Schools has been recognized for the innovative ways it s been able to do so.
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With help from an elite, big-money grant, Louisa County High School is launching a virtual cybersecurity program next school year.
The Louisa school division is one of five school districts nationwide to receive $100,000 for the implementation of a cybersecurity academy. After two years, the division will have the chance to earn a $100,000 grand prize, competing against the other four finalists.
The money is part of the U.S. Department of Educationâs Rural Tech Project, which aims to help schools to start technology education programs customized for their students and local needs.
Creating the program has been on the Louisa divisionâs radar for some time.
Louisa County High School prepares for cybersecurity course after it receives $100,000 award
Louisa County High School prepares for cybersecurity course after it receives $100,000 award By Max Marcilla | December 18, 2020 at 8:36 PM EST - Updated December 18 at 10:31 PM
MINERAL, Va. (WVIR) - As everyone grows increasingly dependent on online tools and the virtual world, a very new -and timely- class at Louisa County High School could yield Americaâs next set of cyber warriors.
A new cybersecurity class is made possible because Louisa County High School is one of five finalists for the U.S. Department of Educationâs Rural Tech Project. That awarded LCHS $100,000, with the possibility to earn an additional $100,000 if they win the final round.