Timken Technology Grant

Lincoln Charter School granted $150,000 from Timken
Foundation of Canton
Proceeds allow technology purchase for upcoming school year

Grant funds of $150,000
Lincoln Charter School's initial grant request was to fund technology equipment to
focus on 21st Century Learner goals. In the goals set forth by North Carolina,
technology is a priority for students and staff. This grant will allow Lincoln Charter to
exceed the goals of the state. The funds will be used to purchase interactive
whiteboards for the overall school community and computers for a one-to-one program
in the high school - all of which will be integral to everyday learning.
Interactive whiteboards improve learning outcomes. They combine the simplicity of a
whiteboard with the power of a computer. Each interactive whiteboard allows teachers
to deliver dynamic lessons, write notes in digital ink, and publish their work - all with
the simple touch of a finger. Students are engaged by bringing the physical world into
classrooms and by creating lessons that are vibrant, interactive and easy to understand.
Today's learners have been born into an ever-changing world and students consistently
strive for access to more dynamic information. Teachers throughout the world can
share lessons on interactive whiteboards. They can download pictures, graphs and an
endless number of resource materials; taking lessons to a deeper level. These grant
monies will allow LCS to get closer to the overall goal of installing interactive
whiteboards in 100% of classrooms.
The reasons above also apply to the demand for a high school one-to-one program (this
refers to the relationship of computers to students). The dynamic and demanding
environment of learning for today's students requires daily technology use. Not only do
teachers desire the access for interactive lessons, but students rely on technology as a
part of everyday life. The one-to-one program will allow students to have use of a
school computer for the entire school year. Computers will be distributed to students at
the beginning of the school year and returned at the end of the year. This one-to-one
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program will increase individual student opportunity for success in the classroom,
create an atmosphere of collaboration within the high school, and will effectively
decrease the achievement gap in the school. LCS is currently finalizing the parameters
of this program.
The total cost of this technology initiative is over $300,000. Lincoln Charter School
will hold several fundraiser events to raise the remaining funds needed to complete this
project. More information on these fundraising opportunities will be distributed at a
later time.
Lincoln Charter School: A Tuition-Free K-12 College Prep Community
Lincoln Charter School was established in 1997 as a tuition free K-12 college prep
school serving Lincoln, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Mecklenburg and surrounding
counties. Lincoln Charter School offers a rigorous curriculum for students pursuing
academic excellence. LCS has two campuses, a K-8 campus in Lincolnton and a K-12
in Denver. The school fosters an atmosphere where dedication, self-discipline,
leadership and citizenship are cornerstones of education. Students develop their skills
to promote their future, and well being of the community at large.
Our mission is to create an educational opportunity for students, parents, teachers and
community leaders in Lincoln County with a school that provides an academic program
that addresses the needs of a wide range of learners. Performance goals are set and
measured for each student. Standardized tests are administered and the results used to
assess methods of teaching and to further learning. LCS strives to accelerate student
achievement in all subject areas. In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, LCS
has implemented programs and activities that enrich our student's overall educational
experience.
Timken Foundation of Canton
The Timken Foundation began in 1934. They are a private family foundation and
completely separate legal entity from The Timken Company. The foundation has given
over $300 million in grants to public charities since 1934.