Escambia County Public Schools 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 Escambia 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 Jo McArthur, Executive Directo
The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations manages the program, which helps local education foundations across the state share resources, strategies, and support to ensure meaningful implementation. Since 2018, FPL has partnered with the Consortium to invest more than $600,000 in this initiative, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to improving STEM education statewide.
“For the last 100 years, FPL has been committed to powering strong communities. Our investment in STEM education is a way to spark innovation and opportunity for the next generation,” said Sarah Marmion, FPL senior manager of education outreach. “By supporting our teachers through these grants, we’re empowering them with the resources they need to inspire students and cultivate the problem-solvers and innovators of tomorrow.”
FPL also supports teachers and students through other programs such as its STEM Classroom Makeover Grants. These grants provide educators with $50,000 to transform their learning environments with cutting-edge technology and hands-on materials. The program has helped Florida teachers create dynamic, interactive classrooms that make science, technology, engineering and mathematics more engaging for their students.
Applications open Sept. 30. You can learn more about other FPL’s education initiatives by visiting FPL.com/Education.
The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation has many programs that enhance public education in Escambia County.
- Tools for Teachers: providing free classroom supplies to teachers for items they most often purchase with their own money
- Grants for Excellence: awards grants to teachers, schools, and departments for collaborative, creative projects that focus on literacy, low performing students, increased graduation rates, STEM education, career and technical education, and quality classroom instruction
- Employee Appreciation
- MIRA and Academic Awards
- Golden Apple Awards
- Take Stock in Children
To learn more about Escambia County Public Schools Foundation’s work to support educators, visit escambiaschools.org/ecpsf.
Impactful programming is one of the cornerstones of the Foundation’s strategy to enhance public education. It is the Foundation’s steady focus on strategic partnerships and innovative programming that continue to enhance education in Escambia County Public Schools.
