Oakbrook Elementary unveils Google Innovation Lab after record donation
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DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester School District Two leaders, educators, and community partners gathered Wednesday at Oakbrook Elementary School to celebrate the opening of a new Google Innovation Lab designed to expand hands-on learning opportunities for students. Google funded the lab through a $240,000 donation to the DD2 Educational Foundation, the largest donation in the foundation's history. The investment created an immersive learning space focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, commonly known as STEAM. District leaders marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the school. Representatives from Google said the lab is intended to inspire students through a variety of learning experiences that combine technology with hands-on activities. "We're really excited today to be here at Oakbrook and be able to celebrate all the hard work that the Education Foundation has put together to bring this amazing space to life," said Lauren Herterich, a Google representative. Herterich, a former educator, said the new learning environment was designed to engage students and teachers while exposing children to new technologies and career possibilities. She said the goal is to broaden students' horizons and help prepare them for future opportunities. Google officials said the investment is part of the company's broader commitment to the...
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