The district’s Zone for Imagination, Innovation and Inspiration (Zi3) is applying for a “Infy Maker Award” through the Infosys Foundation USA.
The award contest is open to K-12 schools and youth-serving organizations who aim to create more opportunities for students to engage in hands-on, interdisciplinary learning through making. 
Contest Background:
As a result of COVID-19, this year has presented a magnitude of challenges to learning and education that has not been seen before. While all are struggling, the sudden flip to a remote or hybrid model has made learning more difficult for some and nearly impossible for others, particularly those in low-income communities and communities of color. This year’s Infy Maker Awards will focus on projects empowering students to engage in maker education remotely.
Ten organizations will each receive a $10,000 grant. Winners may also receive Maker professional development for two staff members during the Pathfinders Summer Institute if held in 2021. The grant can be used for a variety of purposes including: materials and equipment, structural improvements, additional professional development, projects for students, impact and assessment research or community outreach and engagement.
The Infy Maker Awards are part of the foundation’s focus on supporting Maker education, which also includes the #WhyIMake initiative aimed at enabling Makers to share their stories.
About Zi3:
The Zi3, located in the Upper Elementary School, is a unique learning space where students, staff and community members can collaborate, research, connect, design, build and develop new ideas. It hosts several family nights throughout the year featuring fun and educational STEAM (Science–Technology–Engineering–Art–Math) activities for students and their families to enjoy.