The Academy of Information Technology at Carencro High was recently awarded 114 Samsung Galaxy tablets through a grant from the National Academy Foundation and corporate partner JP Morgan Chase Foundation.

“It’s exciting for our students to have the opportunity to use these devices outside of the classroom through collaboration activities with our local business partners, and to bring to life the core concepts they learn in class,” Academy Director Claire Trouard said in a news release.

The National Academy Foundation works with high-need communities to transform the high school experience through an educational design that includes industry-specific curricula, work-based learning experiences and building relationships with business professionals.

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