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A state-funded pilot program is bringing high tech learning experiences to high school students in 17 school districts. School districts participating in the SparkNC program have set up labs where students can choose from a menu of short courses in topics like robotics, cybersecurity and software development.

The State Board of Education this month approved $1.2 million in grants to support digital learning initiatives in 30 school districts and one charter…