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Transformation of Escuela Barbosa: A Sustainable Learning Hub in Puerto Real Ward

Unlocking the potential of an unused school property acquired by the Trust, offering vast opportunities to expand programs, promote sustainability, and generate economic opportunities on Vieques Island. The complex enables new educational initiatives, technology centers, green technologies, and partnerships for research and community outreach. The agreement with the Municipality secures the property for the establishment of a multifaceted education center. Join us on April 17th to learn more!

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Transformation of Escuela Barbosa: A Sustainable Learning Hub in Puerto Real Ward

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  1. An unused school property that the Trust has obtained in permanent usufruct from the Municipality • A four-building complex located ona 6,000+ meters lot in Puerto Real Ward

  2. An exceptional opportunity to: • Expand programs and services • Develop new programs • Demonstrate our commitment to the sustainability of Vieques • Generate economicopportunities locally

  3. Allows us to take in more students, as there is plenty of space • Allows us to create new programs – for instance, for older ex-MANTA students, teachers or families • Allows us to expand MANTASTIC

  4. Interactive, electronic, multi-use room for meetings, exhibitions and conferences • Facility for onlinelongdistancestudy • Electronic library • Electronic repository of information for students, researchers and community • Computer and internet use and training center

  5. Natural, environmental and social sciences • Practical applications to help the creation of small businesses, industries or jobs • Island-appropriate technologies • Island-appropriate gardening, composting,and recyling.

  6. Attract researchers and students from Puerto Rico and other countries • Dormitories to house researchers and students • Train local women and men as research assistants and create jobopportunities • Provide outreach to local schools

  7. Demonstration ofgreen technologies such as renewable energy, water conservation,wastewater gardens • Night skies observation • Joint programs or activities with other local non-profits

  8. Agreement with the Municipality: “free, permanent and total usufruct of Escuela Barbosa to the Trust for the establishment of a library, environmental and scientific education center and other facilities to promote the general welfare of the community”

  9. As-built plans • Land survey • Insured the property • Scheduled an activity to present the projectto the communityon April 17th at 3pm

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