ESU 13 Receives $1 Million USDA Grant for Distance Learning

MIKE MOTZ

Sidney Sun-Telegraph

SCOTTSBLUFF--The prestigious USDA Rural Distance Learning Grant has been awarded to Educational Service Unit 13. This federal grant will enable significant upgrades to distance learning systems in the Nebraska Panhandle, enhancing educational access for students and communities in rural areas.

ESU 13 Director of Technology B.J. Peters said, “This grant is a game-changer for education in western Nebraska. It allows us to connect students, teachers, and communities in ways that were previously unattainable, ensuring geographic location is no barrier to opportunity....