Broward Education Foundation has received a $10,000 Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) EmPOWERing STEM Educators grant to advance STEM-focused professional learning for teachers in Broward County.
The statewide initiative aims to strengthen math and science instruction through peer-to-peer collaboration and classroom innovation.
The FPL EmPOWERing STEM Educators program enhances teacher knowledge of effective, standards-aligned instructional strategies while encouraging the use of innovative approaches in the classroom. Educator-led learning communities are central to the program, allowing teachers to share best practices and deepen their impact.
“The support from FPL allows us to invest directly in our educators’ professional growth and sends a strong message that their work matters,” said Coco Burns, program director. “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.”
The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations manages the program, helping local education foundations across the state share resources, strategies, and support for meaningful implementation. Since 2018, FPL has partnered with the consortium to invest more than $600,000 in the 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 backs teachers and students through other efforts such as its STEM Classroom Makeover Grants, which provide $50,000 for educators to transform 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 students. Applications open Sept. 30. More information on FPL’s education initiatives is available at FPL.com/Education.
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