FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sparklight® Awards $2,500 Grant to Union School to Support STEM Education
NAMPA, Idaho. (April 24, 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 Union School.
Union School will develop a comprehensive STEAM program benefiting at-risk elementary school students. The program defines STEAM as science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Trained as STEAM Ambassadors, Union School middle and high school students will provide instruction through school events, in-school visits and out-of-school activities. The initiative also includes creating a STEAM lab on campus. This lab will be a learning space for visiting elementary students and a resource for Union's middle and high school students. Instruction will align with grade-level math and science standards, offering STEAM experiences along with intervention and extension opportunities.
"We are very excited about winning the Dream Bigger contest with Sparklight,” said Jennifer Keene, a teacher at Union School. “Our middle and high school STEAM ambassadors at Union School will be able to use the supplies and tools to create and teach STEAM activities to our local elementary school students from at-risk schools. The STEAM instruction that this grant will make possible will help to inspire students in the Nampa School District to think more creatively and to engage in STEAM problem solving and collaboration actively.”
“We are thrilled to support Union School in their efforts to bring STEM education to life in such a meaningful way,” said Amanda Moore, Sparklight Senior Director, Northwest 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.
To learn more about Sparklight’s charitable activities, high-speed internet services and career opportunities, visit www.sparklight.com and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and X.
###
About Sparklight
Sparklight is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling more than 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight® and the associated Cable One family of brands, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity–we're transforming it with a commitment to innovation, reliability and customer experience at our core.
Our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology don’t just keep our customers connected; they help drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We’re dedicated to bridging the digital divide, empowering our communities and fostering a more connected world. When our customers choose Sparklight, they are choosing a team that is always working for them–one that believes in the relentless pursuit of reliability, because being a trusted neighbor isn’t just what we do–it’s who we are.
CONTACT:
Noah Flack
Communications Manager