Nebraska Community Foundation’s Bridging the Learning Gap effort invested a total of nearly $1.2 million in 51 Greater Nebraska schools last year. KCFF took advantage of the opportunity to award $20,000 in grants to Ogallala Public Schools and Paxton Consolidated Schools. The money went toward Chromebooks, mental health resources, Logitech Crayon Pencils, and improved internet access for all students. The impact was immediate. “Ogallala Public School District has greatly appreciated the support from this grant,” said Teacher Heather Orth. “Our kindergarten students have received a huge benefit from the ability to have touch screen computers available to them. When I walk into a room where students are using them, rapt engagement and interaction with learning concepts is happening almost effortlessly as students touch the screen and the computer responds. This integration of technology is helping to meet student needs intuitively right before our eyes.”