Sen. Ossoff Expanding Outdoor Educational Opportunities for McDuffie County Students

Thomson, Ga. - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is expanding educational opportunities for kids in McDuffie County.

Today Sen. Ossoff announced he is delivering Federal funding to help the McDuffie County School System build a new outdoor classroom, helping expand and teach the concepts of STEM. The County will use the funding to transform McDuffie Place into an outdoor STEM classroom at Clarks Hill Lake.

Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver $105,000 for the project through this year's bipartisan government funding package.

"Outdoor learning opportunities help our students grow and get excited about school! That's why I've appropriated funds for the McDuffie County School System to create a new outdoor learning lab," Sen. Ossoff said. "I thank Superintendent Dr. Mychele Rhodes for bringing this proposal to my office and for her leadership in the community."

"The McDuffie County School System is appreciative of United States Senator Jon Ossoff for his assistance in securing grant funding to transform McDuffie Place into an outdoor STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) classroom at Clarks Hill Lake," said McDuffie County School Superintendent Dr. Mychele Rhodes. "Through the expansion of McDuffie Place into an educational outreach facility, teachers will be able to expand their interdisciplinary approach to instruction that aligns with our district's vision to prepare students for college, careers, and life. The focus of the STEM outdoor classroom will be to increase hands-on opportunities and problem-based learning in a real-world setting. We thank Senator Ossoff for making this dream a reality for our students."

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