PPL gives $44K STEM grant

PPL Corporation recently gave a $44,000 grant to Community Services for Children (CSC) to expand its role in providing high quality science, technology, engineering and math (“STEM”) education to children in prekindergarten.

CSC will use the grant to develop a training model for prekindergarten teachers so they are better able to help young children learn methods, vocabulary, and tools of inquiry. Grant dollars will also support preparation of trainers; program implementation; expansion of a model classroom; and a technology lab.

“We are excited to further our role in prekindergarten STEM, because we have experienced a great deal of success with our Head Start children in this arena already. This grant allows us to expand our role in preparing and educating teachers in the field. We are also looking forward to partnering with such organizations as the DaVinci Science Center,” said Jane Ervin, CEO/President of CSC.

“Investing in high quality STEM education is essential to our community’s success,” said Don Bernhard, director, Community Affairs, PPL Corporation. “By starting at the prekindergarten level, our community’s children will receive a strong foundation so they are better equipped for success in the classroom and beyond.”

Bernhard added, “A high quality early STEM education today will help our children be prepared for high quality jobs at PPL tomorrow.”

CSC is the region’s leader in early childhood education and family development, reaching 40,000 children in 18 counties annually. For further information, call Sara George, 610-437-6000, x2101.