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Sparklight® Awards $2,500 Grant to Pearman Elementary INSPIRE Gifted Program to Support STEM Education
CLEVELAND, Miss. (April 23, 2025) –– As part of its 7th annual “Dream Bigger” social media campaign, Sparklight® is proud to announce that it has awarded a $2,500 grant to Pearman Elementary’s INSPIRE Gifted Program.
Sparklight's support will allow INSPIRE Gifted to introduce a vertical hydroponic tower garden, transforming its classroom into a living laboratory. The new tower garden, combined with the classroom aquarium, will teach students about nutrient cycling and water management. This will provide students with a hands-on learning experience in STEM education, empowering them to reach their potential and explore sustainable practices.
“By joining and winning the Dream Bigger contest, we're not just dreaming anymore, we're on our way to sowing the seeds of a green revolution,” said Amy Chudy, INSPIRE Gifted Program Coordinator at Pearman Elementary School. “Students will be diving into a vertical hydroponic garden, growing their superpowers in sustainability. Winning this means turning our classroom into a green-thumbed think tank. It’s time to grow minds, maybe a few prize-worthy veggies and a brighter future.”
“We are thrilled to support Pearman Elementary’s INSPIRE Gifted Program in their efforts to bring STEM education to life in such a meaningful way,” said Charlie Oakes, Sparklight Senior Director, Gulf Coast Region. “At Sparklight, we believe that by empowering students to use technology for social good, we can help to build a brighter future for students and the communities we serve."
Since its inception in 2019, Sparklight’s “Dream Bigger” initiative has awarded nearly $200,000 to support STEM education and expand access to innovative learning opportunities for K-12 students. This year, 12 schools and organizations across Sparklight’s 24-state footprint were selected to receive funding for their impactful projects.
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