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Making a Difference: McDonald’s MAC Grant
The fast food conglomerate behind the famous golden arches is proving to have more for the community than just Big Macs, Fillets of Fish, Quarter Pounders and French fries. Through a special grant program, the Greater Las Vegas McDonald’s Operator Association is helping local teachers in Clark County create unique and educational learning experiences for their students.
“We are proud to offer this much needed program to local communities and their school,” says James Vance, President of the local McDonald’s Owner/Operator Association. McDonald’s MAC Grant program is available to all Clark County Schools grades K-8th and gives local teachers an opportunity to apply for up to $500 to help fund an activity that gives the students a unique and interesting learning experience they may not otherwise be able to afford.
So far, five grants have been awarded totaling over $2000 for educational tools such as a Mindstorms NXT robotics kit to simulate ocean exploration, and solar system themed Monopoly style games combining real world mathematical skills and science based lessons. By the end of 2010, McDonald’s program will award 20 MAC Grants for a total of $10,000. We’re lovin’ it. Visit www.mcdonalds.com for more info.
