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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Michael R. Pegues, Chief Information Officer
Betty Hart, Director Innovation & Strategy
Simon Rodriguez, Youth Services Manager
DATE: February 15, 2022
SUBJECT:
A resolution requesting approval to utilize funds for TinkRworks LLC, 21 W 2nd St #300, Hinsdale, IL 60521, for delivery of top-tier Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) training to 1,600 of Aurora's underserved youth in the amount not to exceed $300,000.00.
PURPOSE:
TinkRworks is a provider of exceptional K-8 STEAM projects designed to allow students to foster a love of creating, enhance problem-solving skills, reinforce and expand on concepts & ideas taught in schools, inspire curiosity, and encourage self-expression.
The purpose of this resolution is to continue and expand upon the continued partnership between APS Training Institute ("APS"), City of Aurora and TinkRworks that has enabled the successful implementation of top-tier STEAM curriculum supporting the delivery of highly valuable integrated STEAM experiences to the students of the City of Aurora.
The implementation of leading-edge TinkRworks STEAM learning will allow City of Aurora students to develop and hone core 21st century skillsets while also bringing to life foundational elements of the APS mission of being committed to the highest standards of academic excellence, providing a high-quality education while developing the knowledge, values, attitudes, and skills essential for the unique challenges of the 21st century and beyond.
BACKGROUND:
An expanded program has been outlined for the 2022 calendar year in order to ensure continued engagement with children in the City of Aurora and capitalize on their high interest in the field of STEAM. The goal is also to provide further accessibility to children who have not yet had the opportunity to participate in the STEAM program,
Specifically, to achieve the goal of accessibility and continuity of education, Tin...
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