Educational Funding and Curriculum Resources

AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Texas

Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.

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Texas is one of the fastest-growing states for K-12 AI and computer science education. HB 900 and TEA's expanding CS grant portfolio are creating new pathways for districts to fund physical computing, coding, and AI literacy programs at scale.

CategoryStatus
AI in Curriculum StandardsSee standards alignment section below
AI-Specific LegislationCheck state DOE for current status
CS Graduation RequirementVaries by district
AI Teacher EndorsementSee state DOE certification frameworks
AI Task ForceCheck state DOE for current status
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Principales oportunidades de financiación

Las subvenciones y programas a continuación son relevantes para este estado. Haga clic en cualquier tarjeta para leer todos los detalles, la elegibilidad y cómo los productos de Forward Education califican.

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TEA: Centros Comunitarios de Aprendizaje del Siglo XXI (Ciclo 13)

Los Centros Comunitarios de Aprendizaje del Siglo XXI de TEA financian programas extracurriculares de CTIM, codificación y computación fí...

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TÉ: Subvención de Principios de Ciencias de la Computación (CSP) del AP

Las subvenciones para Principios de Ciencias de la Computación de TEA AP ayudan a las escuelas secundarias de Texas a lanzar cursos de CS...

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TEA: Subvención del Programa del Laboratorio Móvil STEM de Texas

Las subvenciones del Laboratorio STEM móvil de la TEA llevan laboratorios portátiles de ciencia y codificación a las escuelas de K-12 de ...

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competitive grant

Asociaciones de STEM y Computación de la NSF

Los fondos NSF STEM y Computing Partnerships financian colaboraciones de investigación y práctica en escuelas de Texas. Solicite la creac...

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Toshiba America Foundation

Las subvenciones de Toshiba America Foundation financian proyectos prácticos de STEM y ciencia en escuelas K-12 de Texas. Solicite apoyo ...

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competitive grant

DonorsChoose: Proyectos de Tecnología y STEM para el Aula

DonorsChoose permite a los maestros de K-12 de Texas financiar colectivamente suministros STEM, kits de codificación y tecnología para el...

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Escuelas innovadoras de Verizon

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools financia a las escuelas secundarias de Texas con dispositivos, herramientas de codificación y recurso...

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Need Help Writing Your Grant?

Securing funding for AI and CS education does not have to be overwhelming. Our team has helped hundreds of schools across the country successfully apply for technology grants.

  • Free Grant Application Guide — Step-by-step walkthrough for the most common federal and state funding programs
  • Grant Writing Assistance — Our team can review your application draft and provide feedback
  • Budget Templates — Pre-built budget justifications showing how Forward Education products fit within grant requirements
  • Compliance Documentation — Evidence of standards alignment and student outcomes to strengthen your proposal
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Professional Development for AI and CS Education

Implementing AI literacy and computer science does not have to mean starting from scratch. Forward Education provides comprehensive professional development to help educators build confidence and competence.

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MicroChat Foundations Workshop

VirtualSelf-Paced3 hours

Hands-on introduction to MicroChat and the micro:bit ecosystem. Teachers learn to run the core AI literacy lessons, facilitate student coding activities, and connect content to their state standards.

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On-Site AI Literacy Integration Training

In-PersonCustomizable1-2 days

Full-day on-site training for district or school teams. Includes hands-on kit setup, lesson planning, standards crosswalk, and assessment strategy. Ideal for district-wide rollouts.

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Ongoing Coaching and Community

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Monthly live PD sessions, a teacher community for lesson sharing, and direct support from our curriculum team. Keeps your program fresh and teachers supported all year long.

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Whether you are exploring curriculum options, looking for funding, or ready to get started — our team is here to help.