PORT ST. LUCIE — St. Lucie County Education Foundation is proud to be a recipient of a Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) EmPOWERing STEM Educators grant, supporting the advancement of STEM-focused professional learning for teachers in St. Lucie County. This statewide initiative strengthens math and science instruction through peer-to-peer collaboration and classroom innovation.
The FPL EmPOWERing STEM Educators program increases teacher knowledge of effective, standards-aligned instructional strategies while encouraging the practical implementation of innovative approaches in the classroom. The emphasis on educator-led learning communities allows teachers to share 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 Thom Jones, President. “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.”…