UScellular Gives Over $1,800 in STEM Support to Missouri Teachers

After a year that imposed never-before-seen challenges on students and teachers, UScellular donated $1,878 towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) resources for Missouri teachers and their students. Through a donation to DonorsChoose, an education non-profit organization that connects public school teachers with interested donors, UScellular provided funding for eight projects submitted by Missouri teachers. Nationwide, UScellular donated $100,000 to DonorsChoose and reached 50,000 students in 333 schools by matching donations on more than 600 classroom projects.

To take an active role in addressing equity and gaps in STEM education, UScellular’s funds went to schools where a majority of the students were from low-income households. Missouri students from pre-k through eighth grade received resources ranging from Marble Run to snap circuits and headphones. “We all have a role to play in creating a brighter future for tomorrow’s leaders,” said Joe Cabrera, director of retail sales and operations for UScellular in Missouri and Kansas. “UScellular is proud to work with critical organizations like DonorsChoose to support teachers in Illinois who transform students’ curiosity into real-life application through STEM learning.”

“My students will be so excited for all of these amazing activities and the opportunities for growth and learning. I can't wait to incorporate these into my lessons and watch students explore and learn,” wrote Ms. Whorton from Williams Elementary School in Springfield, who received funding for several STEM learning kits. In May, UScellular surveyed parents1 regarding their child(ren)’s learning during the pandemic. The results showed:

• Half of parents thought remote learning negatively impacted their child’s learning
• 1 in 4 parents felt their child needed tutoring over the summer
• Nearly 50% of parents were interested in extra assistance for their child

To address the need for extra summer assistance, 10% of UScellular’s overall donation went towards summer school STEM projects.

UScellular has a longstanding commitment to supporting its local communities through donations and volunteerism. Since 2009, the company has donated more than $20.8 million along with countless experiences and technology items to nonprofit organizations across the country. For more information about UScellular’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, please go to https://www.uscellular.com/get-to-know-us/community-outreach.

About UScellular

UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier is building a stronger network with the latest 5G technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with UScellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.

About DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the leading way to give to public schools. Since 2000, 4.8 million people and partners have contributed $1.1 billion to support nearly 2 million teacher requests for classroom resources and experiences. As the most trusted crowdfunding platform for teachers, donors, and district administrators alike, DonorsChoose vets each request, ships the funded resources directly to the classroom, and provides thank yous and reporting to donors and school leaders. Charity Navigator and GuideStar have awarded DonorsChoose, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, their highest ratings for transparency and accountability. For more information, visit www.donorschoose.org.