The Earl Scruggs Center recently received a $4,000 PPG Foundation grant for the Center's K-12 educational resources. The grant was made on behalf of PPG's (NYSE:PPG) local fiber glass manufacturing facility in Shelby. The Earl Scruggs Center's state of the art technology, interactive exhibits and engaging programming allow students from across the state to have experiential learning opportunities at the Center or in the classroom. All resources are aligned to state standards by grade level and subject to enhance the educational experience for students and educators.
While music is the subject most educators expect the Center to connect to, the word is spreading from those that realize that the exhibit content, technology and related resources cross multiple subjects and meet numerous state curriculum requirements. In addition to music, students can participate in traditional as well as immersive experiences across curriculum areas including social studies, science, technology, language arts and others.
"Since the 2015 launch of the Center's educational resources, students from public schools, charter schools and home school groups from five counties have participated in the experiential learning opportunities we offer. PPG's support allows the Earl Scruggs Center staff to continue building on the successful educational foundation we've built," said Emily Epley, executive director of the Earl Scruggs Center.
"We are happy to continue supporting the Earl Scruggs Center and its efforts to provide a rich educational resource close to home which serves our employees and their families as well as the community and region," said Todd Douthit, PPG manufacturing manager at the Shelby plant. "PPG and its foundation champion educational efforts like this that encourage youth to think creatively, helping to build a workforce with an interest in and skills for careers related to innovation."
The PPG Foundation aims to bring color and brightness to PPG communities in the United States. By investing in educational opportunities, it helps grow today's skilled workforce and develop tomorrow's innovators in industries related to coatings and specialty materials. Plus, it empowers PPG employees to make an impact for causes that are important to them by supporting their volunteer efforts and charitable giving. Learn more at www.ppgcommunities.com and follow @PPG_Communities on Twitter.
About the Earl Scruggs Center
The Earl Scruggs Center, located at 103 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC, engages with and serves guests from the community and world as a cultural destination, community gathering place and educational resource. The Center provides opportunities for all to engage with and learn about legendary five-string banjo master Earl Scruggs and the unique and engaging history and cultural traditions of the community and region where he was born and raised. This is accomplished through presentation of state of the art exhibits, diverse programming, experiential educational resources and community outreach.
To schedule your visit or to learn more about the Earl Scruggs Center's educational opportunities, contact Jana Bradley, Operations Coordinator, at 704-487-6233.
Operating Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm with extended hours on Wednesdays until 6:00 pm. Learn more by calling the Earl Scruggs Center at 704-487-6233 or visiting www.earlscruggscenter.org.
Submitted by Emily Epley