Haines High School English teacher Rene Martin has secured a $19,200 state grant, including a $10,000 award toward new technology in her classroom, for an idea of creating an online, “wiki-style” study guide.

Martin’s proposal was one of eight receiving awards of 68 submitted to the state’s educational technology program.

Haines principal Cheryl Stickler said the award validates what staff here already knows: That Martin incorporates techniques employing technology to engage a high percentage of…