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Florida Teen Wins National Award for AI Literacy Innovation

3/29/2025

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April Surac from Cocoa, Florida, has made waves by being named one of 40 National Awardees for the 2025 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award, chosen from over 3,700 applicants. Her innovative AI platform, Bookoli, is a beacon of hope for students facing reading challenges, tackling Florida's literacy crisis head-on. Surac received her accolade at a prestigious national ceremony in Charlotte, backed by leading tech giants.

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April Surac from Cocoa, Florida, has made waves by being named one of 40 National Awardees for the 2025 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award, chosen from over 3,700 applicants. Her innovative AI platform, Bookoli, is a beacon of hope for students facing reading challenges, tackling Florida's literacy crisis head-on. Surac received her accolade at a prestigious national ceremony in Charlotte, backed by leading tech giants.