INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam on Monday afternoon planned to visit students at Indiana Math and Science Academy West to celebrate to celebrate the launch of a partnership between the school and his nonprofit PS43 Foundation. The partnership between Siakam and th e academy is the foundation’s first K-12 collaboration in Indiana. It also expands the reach of the Siakam EdTech Engine, a program that helps students build skills in technology, creativity and problem-solving. Justin Kirby, assistant principal at the academy, said in a statement in a news release, “We are honored to partner with Pascal Siakam and the PS43 Foundation.” During Pascal’s visit to the school, he will spend time with students in the program and also talk with teachers about how new tools are helping students learn.  Those new tools include Cyber Legends, which teaches students how to navigate the online world safely, and also English Islands, artificial intelligence-powered reading tutor that helps students grow as independent readers.  Dakota Whyte, executive director of the PS43 Foundation, said in a statement in the release, “IMSA West was selected because of its clear commitment to future-focused learning and student success. The school’s strong emphasis on STEM education aligns seamlessly with the mission of the PS43 Foundation and the vision of the Siakam Ed Tech Engine.” Whyte added, “We recognized a vibrant community of inquisitive, driven, and imaginative students — exactly the type of environment needed to thoughtfully pilot our startup companies’ products. This partnership represents an important first step in establishing a meaningful K–12 presence in Indiana while expanding access to transformative educational technology.”  ...read more read less