As announced on Tuesday, NASA has awarded a $1.4 million curriculum development grant to the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, a branch of the public school system in Lakeland, Florida. The career academy operates in conjunction with the business entity that operates the annual Sun ‘n Fun fly-in at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport and is located on the airport grounds. Opened last August, the career academy now has 67 ninth grade students and will add a new class every year until reaching its four-year full enrollment of 300 to 400 students. The NASA grant is earmarked for developing middle school curriculum to stimulate interest in aeronautics.
Sun ‘n Fun Program Receives NASA Grant
Key Takeaways:
- NASA has awarded a $1.4 million curriculum development grant to the Central Florida Aerospace Academy.
- The funding is specifically earmarked for developing middle school curriculum to stimulate interest in aeronautics.
- The academy, a new career program located at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, currently has 67 ninth-grade students and plans to grow to 300-400 students.
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