The Education Foundation of Martin County has been awarded a Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) EmPOWERing STEM Educators grant to support STEM-focused professional learning for local teachers. The statewide initiative aims to strengthen math and science instruction through peer collaboration and innovative classroom practices.
The FPL EmPOWERing STEM Educators program enhances teacher knowledge of effective, standards-aligned instructional strategies while encouraging the practical application of new teaching methods. The program focuses on creating educator-led learning communities, allowing teachers to exchange best practices and deepen their impact through collaboration.
“The support from FPL allows us to invest directly in our educators’ professional growth and sends a strong message that their work matters,” said Lisa Rhodes, Executive Director of the Education Foundation of Martin County in a release. “When teachers feel valued and are given meaningful opportunities to collaborate and innovate, it not only improves instruction—it helps us retain great teachers in our classrooms.”…