WHO:
Croissant Park Elementary School Students, Administrators and Staff; Representatives from Chevron and Sunshine Gasoline; District Leadership; Local Officials; and Community Leaders.
WHAT:
Just in time for the holidays, Croissant Park Elementary is celebrating a special gift – a $50,000 grant donation from Chevron and Sunshine Gasoline. The funds will be used to create a STEM lab with new technology, adaptive furniture and materials to support project-based learning for the school’s approximately 650 students. During a special check presentation ceremony, students and administrators will showcase how the STEM donation will impact their entire school community for years to come.
WHEN:
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
9 a.m.
WHERE:
Croissant Park Elementary School
1800 S.W. 4th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
WHY:
Through the enhanced STEM learning opportunities created by the $50,000 grant donation, Croissant Park Elementary students will have increased access to STEM activities that improve foundational skills including critical thinking, computational thinking and problem-solving. Chevron recognizes that supporting education — particularly in the areas of STEM, is essential to prepare students of today for the jobs of tomorrow.
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