“A $27 Million STEM Facility Opens in Northeast Wilmington, Bridging Education, Workforce Development, and Mental Health Access for Families”
Wilmington, Del – In a groundbreaking step toward community enrichment, the Eastside Charter School in Northeast Wilmington unveiled its new Community STEM Hub—a $27 million facility that promises to revolutionize workforce development, mental health access, and STEM education in Delaware. The building, which took nearly three years to complete, officially opened its doors during a celebratory event featuring speeches from prominent leaders, including United States Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester, United States Representative Sarah McBride, Governor-elect Matt Meyer, and Ray Rhodes, Director of the STEM Hub.
Eastside Charter School CEO Aaron Bass underscored the transformative impact of the project: “If we are truly committed to making an impact on education and breaking cycles of poverty, we have to address the needs of the whole family. This hub is more than a building; it’s a lifeline to better opportunities for adults and children alike.”…