MAKE AN IMPACT
Guests at Frangipani Beach Resort have a unique opportunity to directly participate in bringing Anguilla’s Education system to the leading edge of technology integration.
In the past 2 years, we have launched Project INSPIRE in 3 of Anguilla’s 6 primary schools. Thanks to our donors, we have the funding to launch the remaining primary schools next year.
We need to raise $1 million to complete the rollout of Project INSPIRE to Anguilla’s sole high school, and to get laptops in the hands of those students entering the workforce soonest.
WE ARE OVER HALFWAY THERE!
You can help transform Anguilla’s schools! Help realise Project INSPIRE’s vision of integrated technology in every classroom and laptops for every student.
Please Donate Now via the button below, or add your donation to your Frangipani invoice upon departure. US donors will receive a donation receipt from the Anguilla Initiative for tax purposes.
Suggested Donation Opportunities
While every donation, of any amount, is appreciated, below are some proposed donation packages that greatly accelerate INSPIRE’s rollout.
Fund-Tech-Support ($350)
Fund Lenovo laptop technical support for 3 years for an entire classroom
Fund-A-Charging-Station ($450)
Fund the purchase of one secure storage and laptop charging cart for a classroom
Fund-A-Student ($750)
Fund one student’s laptop, accessories, and software
Fund-A-Teacher ($1,000)
Fund one teacher’s laptop, desk monitor, software and support
Fund-A-Promethean-Board ($2,500)
Fund the purchase of a 75” Promethean ActivPanel interactive display for one classroom
Fund-A-Team ($5,000)
Fund all technology needs for a team of students within a classroom
Fund-Special-Education ($12,500)
Fund all technology required for every Special Education student in Anguilla
Fund-A-Classroom ($25,000)
Fund all technology required for an entire classroom – student & teacher laptops and related software, desk monitor, and a 75” Promethean ActivPanel interactive display board.
| Fund Option | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fund-Tech-Support | $350 | Fund Lenovo laptop technical support for 3 years for an entire classroom |
| Fund-A-Charging-Station | $450 | Fund the purchase of one secure storage and laptop charging cart for a classroom |
| Fund-A-Student | $750 | Fund one student’s laptop, accessories, and software |
| Fund-A-Teacher | $1,000 | Fund one teacher’s laptop, desk monitor, software and support |
| Fund-A-Promethean-Board | $2,500 | Fund the purchase of a 75” Promethean ActivPanel interactive display for one classroom |
| Fund-A-Team | $5,000 | Fund all technology needs for a team of students within a classroom |
| Fund-Special-Education | $12,500 | Fund all technology required for every Special Education student in Anguilla |
| Fund-A-Classroom | $25,000 | Fund all technology required for an entire classroom – student & teacher laptops, related software, desk monitor, and a 75” Promethean ActivPanel interactive display board |
ABOUT THE ANGUILLA INITIATIVE
The Anguilla Initiative, a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded Project INSPIRE in partnership with the Department of Education. Together, we have raised over $2 million and brought together EdTech leaders and digital transformation experts to make INSPIRE real.
For more information about Project INSPIRE, please see the description below
Our Story
What is Project INSPIRE?
Project INSPIRE was developed by The Anguilla Initiative in partnership with the Anguilla Department of Education to create Anguilla’s first national e-learning program to inspire Anguillian children through access to technology.
Project INSPIRE will provide a device for every student and teacher, an interactive display for each classroom, and other supporting technology infrastructure. Additionally, Project INSPIRE also provides a teacher training and professional development program, empowering teachers to leverage technology and provide transformational educational experiences to the children of Anguilla. Finally, Project INSPIRE incorporates a robust Performance Evaluation framework to measure student advancements over the short and long term.
Project INSPIRE launched in October 2022 at its initial pilot school, the Orealia Kelly Primary School. INSPIRE rolled out to two additional primary schools in the 2023-24 school year, representing half of all primary schools in Anguilla.
We expect to bring INSPIRE to Anguilla’s remaining three primary schools during the 2024-2025 school year, and will then focus all efforts on completing INSPIRE’s rollout at Anguilla’s sole high school.
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Our History
Project INSPIRE was developed by the Anguilla Initiative in partnership with the Anguilla Department of Education to envision the creation of a national e-learning program to inspire Anguillian children through access to technology. Project INSPIRE builds on work previously started by the Department of Education in 2019, prior to COVID, to create a comprehensive e-Learning environment and enable the deep integration of technology into the classroom curriculum, as well as other educational and administrative activities.
In late 2020, the Anguilla Initiative connected with DoE, who educated us about the state of digital learning in Anguilla. At that time, we came to learn of the challenges that the existing ICT program faced, due to COVID, and due to funding challenges. Only 100 devices for 2,500 students. All Anguillian students were still physically attending school while we globally awaited a vaccine, and many students attempted to attend lessons and complete homework remotely while sharing a device with their siblings.
We, together, began to wonder what a comprehensive national e-learning program would look like. We thought holistically about what would be needed, built a business case and financial plan to bring to donors.
Through the support of a small number of incredibly generous donors, and after over 18 months of work, Project INSPIRE is the result. We began with a pilot at one of Anguilla's largest primary schools with the commencement of the 2022-2023 school year.
Based upon our success there, we will undertake fundraising to continue our rollout across Anguilla's 6 remaining primary schools, as well as the large secondary schools which serves students.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Project INSPIRE is funded through The Anguilla Initiative with the generous support of philanthropic foundations and individual donors, assistance from the Anguilla Department of Education, and in kind donations from numerous technology parthers, such as Lenovo and Promethean.
The Anguilla Initiative will solicit funding for continued expansion of Project INSPIRE from individual donors, corporate sponsors, government entities and other non-government organizations.
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Financial donations for Project INSPIRE can be made via The Anguilla Initiative which is registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is a US-based federally tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Donations can be made above or via https://www.anguillainitiative.org/general-fund.
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The Orealia Kelly Primary School, Vivian Vanterpool PS, and Alwyn Allison Richardson PS have all been launched into operation. Project INSPIRE will be focused on rolling out the 3 remaining primary schools in the 2024-2025 school year.
The Anguilla Dept of Education determines the priority order of rollout based upon size of school, demonstrated need, and cost of implementation.
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Project INSPIRE’s framework includes a comprehensive Performance Evaluation program.
Numerous methods of data collection are used to gather objective and subjective data on technology use, familiarity, and access before, during, and after the roll out of INSPIRE to a given school.
Data collection activities primarily focus on teachers and students with supporting activities involving parents and administrators. Data is obtained via self-reported surveys, focus groups, online software, standardized tests, and other reporting activities.
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“INSPIRE” is transforming Anguilian education by integrating technology into every facet of learning. With the generous support of a few strategic donors and EdTech partners like Lenovo and Promethean, we are putting technology in every student and teachers’ hands, and providing the support needed for an integrated program to thrive.
Lenovo laptops for each student and teacher
75” Promethean Displays in every classroom
Enterprise-grade WiFi and electrical infrastructure at each school
Microsoft Office software and ALEKS online math software
Ongoing teacher professional development
Continuous performance evaluation to measure success
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The Anguilla Department of Education will provide parents and stueetns ducational resources on the use and care of the devices.
Teachers will be instrumental in the learning process; parents will be critical in ensuring students exhibit appropriate care for these valuable technology devices.
While many students are already familiar with electronic devices, use and care will be tremendously important since the devices ultimately belong to the Anguilla Department of Education.
Strict guidelines will be in place and all students will be required to practice good digital citizenship in their use of the device.
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Students, parents, guardians, and all family members will be critical in ensuring students exhibit appropriate care for these valuable technology devices.
Parents/guardians and students will receive a written agreement that must be signed and returned prior to the student taking possession of the device.
If the device is damaged or stolen due to negligence, the parents will be financially responsible for the repairs to the device.
