Newport S.T.R.E.A.M.-an interdisciplinary approach to promoting and providing science and stem learning through literacy

The Department of Defense Education Activity awarded a $500,000 Block Grant to the Newport Public Schools, doing business as the Aquidneck Island Learning Center, on September 30, 2022 to support the NEWPORT S.T.R.E.A.M.-AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO PROMOTING AND PROVIDING SCIENCE AND STEM LEARNING THROUGH LITERACY project. The grant funding will support the delivery of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) programming and literacy initiatives to promote K-12 student achievement at military-connected schools through May 2027 under the Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools program (CFDA 12.556). Specifically, the Aquidneck Island Learning Center will implement interdisciplinary projects integrating S.T.E.A.M. concepts and skills into literacy instruction to meet the needs of highly mobile students in the Newport, RI area connected to the military community.