News Summary
The Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM) has been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Promise Neighborhoods program. This funding aims to bolster educational support and development within Spartanburg’s Southside community over the next two years. The grant is expected to make significant improvements in education and resources available to local students and families, marking a transformative moment for the community.
Spartanburg’s Southside Community Gets a Generous $1 Million Boost for Education!
Big news is coming from Spartanburg! The Southside community is celebrating after the Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM) was awarded a whopping $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Promise Neighborhoods program. This significant funding is set to enhance educational support and development in the area for the next two years. Now, that’s something worth talking about!
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