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Calling All STEM Reviewers!!
Your Support is Greatly Appreciated
The 2021-2022 North Carolina STEM Schools of Distinction Recognition Program is underway. With over 20 schools across the state having communicated their Intent to be recognized as a leading STEM program in North Carolina, we are asking those STEM educational leaders, who have familiarity with the STEM Schools of Distinction process, to assist with the Review of this year's applications.
Individuals presently leading within a NC recognized STEM school, or any individuals who have served as past SSoD reviewers, are asked to provide updated contact information by completing this Reviewer Application by December 31st.
There will be a required Virtual Reviewer training January 25th repeated again January 27th (you choose one) for those selected to participate. The applications will be shared the week following the February 4th deadline and then reviewers will have two weeks to complete their review and share feedback. The number of reviewers assigned will be dependent upon the number of submitted applications.
Thank you for continuing to drive quality STEM programming in North Carolina!
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 Important Update: Division of Academic Standards’ Google Sites
The Division of Academic Standards is in the process of moving content area Google Sites to a new online home on the NC Department of Public Instruction website. We will continue to use the current Google Sites through December 31, 2021.
Although Google Sites are going away, resources, like K-12 Essential Standards, K-12 Unpacking Documents, and K-12 Professional Learning Resources will still be accessible via Content Area webpages.
View this video to learn more about navigating the NCDPI Division of Academic Standards’ new webpages.
The K-6 Cycle for the Presidential Awards is now open!
Nominations and applications are now open for the 2021-22 cycle of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for K-6 teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science.
The entire application cycle has been moved forward a few months, with nominations closing on Friday, January 7 and applications due to be completed by Sunday, February 6. Visit www.paemst.org to nominate a great K-6 teacher!
Did you know that a person does not have to be nominated to complete a Presidential Award application? Each year, several our state’s finalists, and eventual awardees, began their application without a nomination. Any eligible K-6 teacher of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or computer science can complete an application. To start an application, visit www.paemst.org.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the North Carolina Presidential Awards Program, please contact the State Coordinator for PAEMST, Joseph Reaper, at joseph.reaper@dpi.nc.gov.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Professional Development Opportunities
The Museum is committed to increasing educators' understanding and appreciation of the natural environment through outstanding professional development workshops onsite, online and outdoors, and through helping teachers turn their school grounds into areas for wildlife and learning.
The NC GreenPower Solar+ Schools 2022 Program
The NC GreenPower Solar+ Schools 2022 Program Year is almost here! Any NC K-12 school may apply for this partial grant opportunity to receive a 5 kW solar array complete with a weather station, real-time data monitoring, a STEM curriculum and teacher training. The application opens January 2, 2022. Please help spread the word! Learn more: www.ncgreenpower.org/solar-schools
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Do you have a great lesson that emphasizes engineering, design thinking, STEM, or computer science that you would like to share with educators across the state? |
Apply to present at the 2022 Conference!
April 19, 2022
Sandhills Community College
Southern Pines, NC
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The SERVE Center's Region 6 Comprehensive Center, in partnership with NCDPI, is excited to sponsor the 2022 Building Engineers in K-5 Classrooms Conference, and we have several presenter openings. If you have an engaging lesson/strategy that you have used in your classroom, club, or school, please apply to present! We are looking for sessions that are engaging, hands-on and promote design thinking, digital integration and the 4 C's - communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.
Sessions are 45 minutes and will be presented to groups less than 30 in a classroom-type setting. If you would like to inspire other educators across the state, submit your proposal by January 17, 2022. Selected presenters will be notified the following day, January 18th.
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For more information, please visit k5engineers.org!
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Edison Innovation Foundation Pitch Contest 2022
We are excited to announce that registration for the Thomas Edison Pitch Contest 2022 is NOW OPEN! Our early registration period is the perfect opportunity for early birds who want to get a head start on their projects!
If your team registers by December 31st, you will receive your Maker's Kit earlier than other teams AND a $20 Amazon Gift Card to purchase extra supplies for your team! Please note the limit of 3 Maker's Kits per school - however, you're welcome to register more than 3 teams and share supplies!
We invite all students & teachers, whether your school has never done something like this before or you have received your fair share of Maker's Kits in the past, to join us in our 12th year of inventing for the future! Don't miss out on this year's NEW Maker's Kits, prizes, events, tutorials, & more. Download the full teacher/student guide for 2022 here!
The Edison Innovation Foundation created this contest to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship among students in grade 4-12. Our fun STEM contest will allow your students to create their own inventions to solve problems that they see in the world today by providing STEM supplies for FREE, hands-on experience, and state-of-the-art STEM prizes for your school. It is the perfect supplemental addition to your lesson plans, in person or virtual!
NC DPI STEM Consultant
Howard Ginsburg
howard.ginsburg@dpi.nc.gov
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