Investing in potential, creating change.

Our Sole Focus

At Beacon Education, we are driven by the belief that a child’s zip code should not determine their destiny. By ensuring equitable access to high quality education, we empower children and their families to close and even reverse the achievement and opportunity gaps.

Inspiring Male & Female Children, 6-Weeks – 5 Years Old

Spark Academy is a State-Of-The-Art, Early Childhood Development Program designed to nurture all children Ages 6-weeks – 5 years old. Featuring an unparalleled educational environment, engaging curriculum and warm setting, Spark Academy uses a mixed-income model to ensure all children are prepared to shine in kindergarten, as well as within the larger community. Spark is reimagined early care and learning for a diverse population of families who seek an experience that will provide their child a strong foundation for success today and beyond.

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Empowering female students from 6th Grade through 12th Grade

The Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW), an all-girls public charter school, opened its doors in 2016 with its first 6th-grade class of 100 girls. We have added a new class of 6th graders each year and are now a comprehensive middle and high school, grades 6th-12th. At our school, we work hard to create a unique single-gender public charter school environment that focuses on rigorous college-preparatory education and the personal skills necessary for a successful college experience leading to graduation. The school culture challenges students to live a balanced life that develops confidence and compassion, critical thinking, and personal responsibility. We take our school's vision very seriously every day - She WILL... Graduate, Go to College, Succeed in Life!

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NEWS & EVENTS

Beacon Education to Welcome Emeril Lagasse and Rachael Ray to 2023 Culinary Events

8thannual celebrity chef events scheduled for February 9 and 10, 2023 Wilmington, NC – August 9, 2022 – Beacon Education, the nonprofit foundation committed to equitable access to high quality education, has announced plans for its 8th Annual Celebrity Chef Events on February 9 and 10, 2023. Emeril Lagasse and Rachael Ray will be the […]