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The halls and classrooms of Governer's Village STEAM Academy are constantly filled with eager voices. Our students are super smart, incredibly funny, and genuinely excited about learning. Unfortunately, the majority of the surrounding community is considered high-poverty. Much of GVSA's population receives free or reduced lunch and everyone is eligible for free breakfast. According to a recent study, it is exceptionally difficult for those born into poverty in the state of North Carolina to overcome their given socioeconomic status. In an effort to create not just educational equality, but TRUE equity for our students, we are working to procure the resources they need to experience an innovative, technology-infused learning environment. At times, the odds may appear to be stacked against our kids, but we're here to break down those walls and give them the chance to shine by any means necessary!

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The halls and classrooms of Governer's Village STEAM Academy are constantly filled with eager voices. Our students are super smart, incredibly funny, and genuinely excited about learning. Unfortunately, the majority of the surrounding community is considered high-poverty. Much of GVSA's population receives free or reduced lunch and everyone is eligible for free breakfast. According to a recent study, it is exceptionally difficult for those born into poverty in the state of North Carolina to overcome their given socioeconomic status. In an effort to create not just educational equality, but TRUE equity for our students, we are working to procure the resources they need to experience an innovative, technology-infused learning environment. At times, the odds may appear to be stacked against our kids, but we're here to break down those walls and give them the chance to shine by any means necessary!

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