Education

Anderson Community Education, in partnership with the LEGO Legends, held a LEGO robotics education workshop at Anderson County Middle School on March 2.
There were 25 participants of children ages 6-9 who were introduced to LEGO robotics and programming.
They also solved problems and came up with innovative designs for helpful machines using LEGOs, according to a news release.
The LEGO Legends are a local First LEGO League team that has successfully competed in state and national competitions.

Anderson Community Education will offer the following classes in April.

Basic electricity workshop
When: Saturday, April 13
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Adult Learning Center at 219 East Woodford St., with instructor John Marks, master electrician.
Cost: $20
Description: Are you afraid of getting an electrical shock? Has a small appliance ever caught fire in your home? Do you want to learn how to avoid these things?

Adult Kentuckians interested in taking college classes may be eligible for a Go Higher Grant administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), according to a news release.
Go Higher Grants are available to adults age 24 or older who are enrolled less than half-time at a participating Kentucky college or university.
Applicants must show financial need and be U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents, according to the news release.
They must also be seeking their first undergraduate degree.