Beacon Education

Our Mission

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.

Powering Spark Academy and Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW)

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.

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!