Providence Spring Wins School Grant

A national organization has awarded a character education grant to Providence Spring Elementary School in southeast Charlotte.

The $5,000 grant is coming from the Spring Ahead for Education Program and is designed to help the Providence Spring staff build its character education curriculum. In all, 23 schools across the United States received the grant.

Teachers at the school will receive increased training in Socratic seminar, a teaching method named after the Greek philosopher, based on thoughtful dialog rather than memorization. That method us designed to help the staff teach students citizenship, courage, hope, responsibility and the other character traits.

“This is a great opportunity for our school,” said Diane Adams, principal at Providence Spring Elementary. “All of our teachers have training in Socratic seminar, and this grant will now allow them to expand their knowledge and continue providing enriching academic lessons for our students.”

Sprint, the telecommunications company, sponsors the fund.