Eight Elon Academy students now have access to computers in their homes through the support of the Kramden Institute.
The Durham-based organization’s stated mission is to empower hardworking, less-advantaged students by giving them home computers, allowing them to bridge the digital divide and advance their achievement, strengthening their contribution to the community. The Kramden Institute collects, refurbishes and reuses computers, extending their useful lives.
Students have limited opportunities during the school day to utilize computers in their high schools, so the computers allow the students to work on class assignments, projects, and college applications from home instead of rushing to get things done at school.
The Elon Academy is a three-year college access program for academically-talented, Alamance County students who would be the first in their families to attend college or who show a financial need. The students are selected for the academy during their freshman year in high school and spend part of the next three summers engaging in academic and enrichment activities on campus.
– Information submitted by Darris Means, assistant director of the Elon Academy