Project-based learning (PBL) is changing the way students engage with education. It moves beyond traditional lectures and tests, inviting students to explore real-world problems and create meaningful projects. This approach helps students develop critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills. For motivated and gifted middle school students, PBL offers a chance to dive deeper into subjects they love and apply their knowledge in exciting ways. In this post, I will sha

When I first heard about project-based learning, I was curious but unsure how it would fit into my child's education. Traditional...

When it comes to education, especially for motivated and gifted middle school students, finding the right fit can be a challenge....

NPR = National Percentile Rank; GE = Grade Equivalent   SPARK 2025 Testing Results Grade 5 Averages ELA NPR 83% GE 9.0 Math NPR...

Congratulations to SPARK students for having your poems selected to be published in the Florida Writers Association’s 2025 Collection...

SPARK students are learning how to code with Python and Turtle. Nada Pivcevic is a software engineer with an M.S in Computer Science and...

SPARK student, Genevieve Blitch, nominated Ms. Darlene as Teacher of the Month so she was awarded a spa day, professional house cleaning,...

NPR stands for National Percentile Rank; scores are compared to students across the nation. GE stands for Grade Equivalent; the first...

https://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/blog/why-we-igc-spark-hybrid-education-center Why We IGC: SPARK Hybrid Education Center Mar 13 Each...

On February 28, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at an invitation only event at The Freedom Institute of Collier County. He spoke about...

Lyla Black, SPARK graduate and now intern, talks about her homeschool journey. https://abc-7.com/news/cover-story/2023/07/27/program-offe...

Category: Unpublished Poetry Ages 14-17

1st place Alexis, 2nd place Paisley, 3rd place Stella, and Honorable Mention Lyla

Congratulations to SPARK teacher, Mr. Nolan, for passing the qualifying test to become a Mensa member. The Mensa society requires its...

Sibel Edmonds spoke to SPARK students about her work as a translator for the FBI after 9/11. PEN/Newman’s Own First Amendment Award...

Nancy Buckingham, a classically trained singer, introduced the students to opera as part of our Song Lyrics Unit.

I enjoyed meeting Dr. Ben Carson and his wife, Candy, when he spoke about “Overcoming Obstacles” at the RitzCarlton in Naples. I told...

Congratulations Athena for receiving an Honorable Mention at the IMC where over 96 countries participated.