Rural Tech Fund

We've put tech into the hands of 100K students in all 50 states. Now, we need your help to introduce 250K students to the opportunity technology careers represent. Learn more and hear some stories from classrooms we've helped in this 5 minute video. youtube.com/watch?v=WeGWff…

What if a student with low vision could read the board, identify objects, or navigate the hallway—just by asking their glasses? We’re exploring Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses as an assistive technology tool in classrooms. 👓 New blog ↓ ruraltechfund.org/a-new-perspect…

Just a month left to apply! Know a student from a rural community pursuing computer science with a security focus? Share this opportunity! 💵 $1,000 scholarship 📘 2 @SANSInstitute courses 📝GIAC certification exams ruraltechfund.org/rtf-scholarshi…

We've recently funded projects from the East to the West Coast, including @VEXRobotics, @Sphero, @makerbot, and more! Big things ahead. 🚀

"My students are collaborating, experimenting, and thinking like engineers as they design projects, test ideas, and troubleshoot challenges...Makey Makey strengthened their curiosity and helped them see themselves as innovators and creators." -Ms. Tyhurst, Gaylord, MN @makeymakey

While we've had a tremendous relationship with Lego Education, recent product changes are going to hurt rural and disadvantaged schools. Please read our open letter to Lego Education leadership. @LEGO_Education @FRCTeams

In Bigelow, AR, two of Ms. Presnull's Computer Science independent-study students are putting their skills to work repairing Chromebooks. What started as nerves has turned into confidence and real technical ability. 👏💻

🤖📚 Opportunity shouldn’t depend on a zip code. With @Sphero robots in hand, Marquette Heights Public Library leaned in and leveled up. Read about it here: ruraltechfund.org/robots-in-the-…

In Convoy, OH, Ms. Jones is using LEGO Spike Essential Kits to spark creativity and confidence in grades 1–7. Students can follow step-by-step guidance or enhance their builds, all while learning to collaborate, problem-solve, and code. #STEM #Rural #CSforAll

Ms. Cox's Burnside, KY students just got a big boost 🤖 New VEX controller & brain batteries mean no more cords, no more waiting to recharge—just more time designing, building, testing, and programming. #STEM #Rural #CSforAll

The Rolla Public Library in Rolla, MO, received a grant in October for Cubelets 🤖📚 Check them out in their local news! phelpscountyfocus.com/news/article_2…

Using ScratchJr, Mr. Barloon's 1st and 2nd grade students in Nevada, IA, coded Marty robots through tasks and mazes, building long programs and big confidence 🤖

Golden Ticket 2025: real impact, real outcomes. Thank you for making this work possible!

Today is the final day to make a tax-deductible donation in 2025. Each $7 supports a student’s access to technology and helps shape what’s possible in the year ahead. Thank you for supporting this work, for caring about access, and for being part of this community.

Tomorrow is the last day for tax-deductible donations in 2025. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give, $7 introduces a student to technology, often for the first time. 💻🤖

And the winners are…  Chad Walker and Erik Smith! 🎟️ We’re so grateful to everyone who participated and helped us reach our goal.

We did it! 💛 Because of this incredible community, we reached our $75,000 goal for the Golden Ticket fundraiser. We are so deeply grateful to every single person who donated, shared, sponsored, and cheered us on. This support means real opportunity, real access, & real impact.

With an incredible $73,380 raised, we are less than $2K away from unlocking a SECOND golden ticket! There is still time! Enter before midnight ET at ruraltechfund.org/goldenticket

Today's the LAST DAY to enter our Golden Ticket Fundraiser for @ruraltechfund! We are SO CLOSE to our fundraising goal! Enter and win some great prizes!

FINAL DAY UPDATE! 🍫 We are so close to our goal -- fundraiser ends at midnight ET! ruraltechfund.org/goldenticket

We’re on the edge of something big. We’re at $64,413—just about $10K away from our $75,000 goal! If we hit it by tomorrow at midnight ET, a second Golden Ticket unlocks. One final push. A whole lot of impact.