BASTROP — Tech powerhouse Amazon has announced a partnership with Bastrop Independent School District, focusing on elevating early development STEM programs.Eight elementary schools in the district are the latest additions to the Amazon Future Engineer program, a comprehensive childhood-to-career strategy aimed at increasing access to computer science education and supporting career exploration at an age when kids first start to think about their futures. Several teachers will gain professional development and over 6,000 students will benefit from the partnership.“Investing in training for teachers to help them hone their knowledge, skills and teaching craft is what enables them to truly make ...