Rotary Continues to Put Kids First
RCY members assisted as Chaney Middle School students received science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) learning kits on Oct. 29.
The “Learning Lunchboxes” were supplied by the Center of Science and Industry, a science museum and research center in Columbus that aims to provide 50,000 free take-home kits in Ohio’s 611 school districts to enhance in-class learning. RCY sweetened the deal by helping with packaging and distribution on Friday afternoon at the school.
Rotarian Justin Jennings, chief executive officer of Youngstown City Schools, requested the club’s participation. President John Prest, Past President Samantha Turner and member Barbara Brothers were among the volunteers.
Each box contains five activities that augment Ohio’s learning standards while promoting apprecation of STEAM, culture and history.
COSI provided enough Learning Lunches to enable Rotarian Becky Keck, president of SMARTS Community Art School, to secure some for her students.
The learning kits have been distributed since March in socially distanced events in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
