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Rural Tech Fund @RuralTechFund

The RTF helps reduce the digital divide by providing technology education resources to rural schools and libraries. Founded by @chrissanders88.

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Rural Tech Fund@RuralTechFund
10 Dec 2019
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=WeGWffwf…

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We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Cyber Security Scholarship recipients! Meet these four amazing students here: ruraltechfund.org/meet-our-2…

ALT Our 2026 Cyber Security Scholarship Winners are Tochukwu Ogbuefi (top left), Ishaan Joshy (top right), Anna Maria Godinez Vinduska (bottom left), and Landon Hall (bottom right).
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Yesterday, RejectionCon wrapped up its final day. In total, they raised over $80,000 for our mission. This donation will have an enormous impact on our work, allowing us to reach so many more thousands of students. We are deeply grateful! ❤️
The image reads, "Thank you to RejectionCon and their incredible community for raising over $80,000 for the RTF."

ALT The image reads, "Thank you to RejectionCon and their incredible community for raising over $80,000 for the RTF."

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Ms. Burke in Washington, MO, wrote, "The students worked with the sensors and speed of the wheels to be able to get the robot to follow the line on the track.  It was a lot of problem-solving and frustration, but their giggles when they finally got it to work were amazing."
Two students sit on the classroom floor with their robot and laptop, attempting to get it to follow the line.

ALT Two students sit on the classroom floor with their robot and laptop, attempting to get it to follow the line.

Two students sit on the classroom floor with their robot, attempting to get it to follow a line drawn on paper.

ALT Two students sit on the classroom floor with their robot, attempting to get it to follow a line drawn on paper.

A student sits on the floor of the classroom, working with their robot.

ALT A student sits on the floor of the classroom, working with their robot.

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Huge thanks to RejectionCon for donating 100% of ticket sales to RTF! Today at 4 PM ET, our own Chris Sanders will deliver the keynote, talking about what it means to be "that kid" and how to be one of "their people." You can still register: rejectioncon.com/
The RejectionCon robot logo for 2026.

ALT The RejectionCon robot logo for 2026.

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Our Infinite Sky CubeSat Emulators are over 70,000 ft and climbing! We are excited for these classrooms to get back their experimental data. Follow along at aprs.fi/#!call=a/KD2UJJ-13…
The map tracking our high altitude balloon shows an altitude of 70141 feet.

ALT The map tracking our high altitude balloon shows an altitude of 70141 feet.

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Our current Infinite Sky STEM cohort has its high-altitude balloon launch today @ 10 AM ET! Once the balloon is in the air, you can follow its flight at aprs.fi. In the Track Callsign box, you'll type KD2UJJ. We are so excited for our Infinite Sky classrooms!
Screenshot of the tracking website. Once the balloon is in the air, you can follow its flight at https://aprs.fi. In the Track Callsign box, you'll type KD2UJJ.

ALT Screenshot of the tracking website. Once the balloon is in the air, you can follow its flight at https://aprs.fi. In the Track Callsign box, you'll type KD2UJJ.

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Update! Search "KD2UJJ-13" to see the live map -- it is currently in the air!
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In Union City, MI, Ben Miller is helping students turn creativity into real-world STEM skills through 3D printing and hands-on problem solving. Read more about his classroom here: ruraltechfund.org/how-one-te…
Mr. Miller's students pose in the front of a classroom, holding up 3D prints!

ALT Mr. Miller's students pose in the front of a classroom, holding up 3D prints!

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BattleBots are a hit in Zoarville, OH! 🤖⚙️ Students are testing bots, learning wiring, weapon positioning, and strategy, with a high school mentor helping along the way. The excitement and interest around the program has been incredible!
Two students work on designing their BattleBots.

ALT Two students work on designing their BattleBots.

A student designs a colorful BattleBot.

ALT A student designs a colorful BattleBot.

A student drives their BattleBot around the classroom.

ALT A student drives their BattleBot around the classroom.

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Ms. Cardwell's students in Sparta Middle School’s STEAM class wrapped a Hummingbird Coding unit, designing interactive toys, including a sound-reactive pink cat, a sensor-powered clock, a fully featured ambulance, a motorized boat, and more!
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Students present their Hummingbird Robotics projects at the front of the classroom.

ALT Students present their Hummingbird Robotics projects at the front of the classroom.

Students present their Hummingbird Robotics projects at the front of the classroom.

ALT Students present their Hummingbird Robotics projects at the front of the classroom.

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Students in Ms. Bober’s classroom became programmers and trainers, coding robot dogs to perform choreographed routines. The project sparked school-wide excitement, from voice-controlled backflips to parent night demos, blending creativity with coding!
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A robot dog sits on a classroom desk, being coded by a student on a laptop.

ALT A robot dog sits on a classroom desk, being coded by a student on a laptop.

A robot dog stands on the classroom floor, being coded by a student.

ALT A robot dog stands on the classroom floor, being coded by a student.

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TODAY is our scholarship application deadline!! Share with a student from a rural community interested in a computer science-related field with a security focus. $1000, 2 @SANSInstitute courses, and corresponding GIAC certification exams! ruraltechfund.org/rtf-schola…
The words "Last day for Cyber Security Scholarship Applications" appear on a blue Post-it note.

ALT The words "Last day for Cyber Security Scholarship Applications" appear on a blue Post-it note.

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The deadline is almost here ⏰ Know a student from a rural community aiming to study computer science with a focus on security? Send them here 👉 ruraltechfund.org/rtf-schola… @SANSInstitute
April 17 -- Rural Tech Fund's Cyber Security Scholarship Deadline.

ALT April 17 -- Rural Tech Fund's Cyber Security Scholarship Deadline.

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Graford ISD’s @VEXRobotics team had an incredible season 🤖 In their first year competing, Ms. Castillo's students qualified for both UIL State and for VEX State, where they finished an amazing 9th! Huge accomplishment for this team! 🎉
Ms. Gradord's VEX Robotics team!

ALT Ms. Gradord's VEX Robotics team!

Ms. Castillo's VEX Robotics team competing.

ALT Ms. Castillo's VEX Robotics team competing.

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Ms. Sullivan's students in Seneca, KS, are doing incredible things! Using their grant for Micro:bits and servos, they created amazing, interactive pets.

ALT Three students display their pet creation, complete with functional mouth and blinking eyes.

Students work on their laptops to code their pet movements.

ALT Students work on their laptops to code their pet movements.

Students work on their laptops to code their pet movements.

ALT Students work on their laptops to code their pet movements.

Two students hold up their pet creation: a dog with an olympic medal and "USA" headband!

ALT Two students hold up their pet creation: a dog with an olympic medal and "USA" headband!

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We are thrilled to be part of the new @VEXRobotics course at Jennings High School in Jennings, LA! We can't wait to see what they are able to do 🤖
A Jennings High School-created graphic that announces the grant they received from the Rural Tech Fund for VEX Robotics Kits. Three educators stand smiling with the newly received VEX equipment.

ALT A Jennings High School-created graphic that announces the grant they received from the Rural Tech Fund for VEX Robotics Kits. Three educators stand smiling with the newly received VEX equipment.

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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-pers…
A photo of the Gen 1 Meta Wayfarers appears with the question, "Are Meta Wayfarers the next wave of Assistive Tech?"

ALT A photo of the Gen 1 Meta Wayfarers appears with the question, "Are Meta Wayfarers the next wave of Assistive Tech?"
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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-schola…
The words "Scholarship deadline April 17" appear next to an hour glass timer and the URL ruraltechfund.org/rtf-scholarships

ALT The words "Scholarship deadline April 17" appear next to an hour glass timer and the URL ruraltechfund.org/rtf-scholarships
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We've recently funded projects from the East to the West Coast, including @VEXRobotics, @Sphero, @makerbot, and more! Big things ahead. 🚀
New RTF Projects in Fruitport, MI; Armstrong, IL; Rock Rapids, IA; Lowell, VT; Jennings, LA; Neosho, MO; Front Royal, VA; Manistee, MI; Hobbs, NM; Wauchula, FL; Canterbury, CT; and Porterville, CA.

ALT New RTF Projects in Fruitport, MI; Armstrong, IL; Rock Rapids, IA; Lowell, VT; Jennings, LA; Neosho, MO; Front Royal, VA; Manistee, MI; Hobbs, NM; Wauchula, FL; Canterbury, CT; and Porterville, CA.

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"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
Students gather around a laptop with Makey Makeys, bananas, and Play-Doh, exploring various features of the technology.

ALT Students gather around a laptop with Makey Makeys, bananas, and Play-Doh, exploring various features of the technology.

Two students work with bananas attached to Makey Makeys on their laptop.

ALT Two students work with bananas attached to Makey Makeys on their laptop.

A group of students gather around a laptop, Makey Makeys, and various items to attach for exploration.

ALT A group of students gather around a laptop, Makey Makeys, and various items to attach for exploration.

Two students work with their Makey Makey, exploring various items to attach to make drum sounds.

ALT Two students work with their Makey Makey, exploring various items to attach to make drum sounds.

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