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Texas STEM Announcements
Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Registration
Through a partnership between the Texas Education Agency and Learning Undefeated, the Texas Mobile STEM Lab will be providing STEM engagement opportunities for students during the 2021-22 school year. The mobile lab provides engaging, hands-on education experiences for K-8 students and teachers using a custom-outfitted STEM learning space.
Beginning April 12, all Texas public schools which offer classes for grades K-8 are eligible to register for a free visit during the 2021-2022 school year. At least one school district from every educational region will receive a visit each school year.
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 EcosySTEM Highlight
Klein ISD-Region 4
Klein ISD is taking an innovative approach to STEM: The STEAM Express.
The purpose of the STEAM Express is to educate students about STEAM careers, using student projects from CTE and other related classes. The Klein ISD team has created lessons for every grade level which are aligned to the TEKS and will expose students to a range of STEAM fields. Learn more here.
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Federal Spotlight
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) honored eight outstanding Texas teachers that were named as Texas representatives for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) at the January 2021 Board meeting. PAEMST is the highest recognition a Mathematics or Science teacher in the United States can receive for exemplary teaching. The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
The 2019 Texas national awardees are:
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Bridget Matamoros-Mota (Mathematics)
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Kay Fincher (Science)
The 2020 Texas finalists for K-6th Grade Mathematics are:
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Kristen Butler – 6th Grade Math teacher at Medlin Middle School in Northwest Independent School District, Ft. Worth, Texas
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Desirae Harcrow – Kindergarten teacher at Timber Creek Elementary School in Tomball Independent School District, Tomball, Texas
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Kassidy Wagner – 6th Grade Pre-AP Math teacher at Rogers Middle School in Prosper Independent School District, Prosper, Texas
The 2020 Texas finalists for K-6th Grade Science are:
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Kelli Abueita – 5th Grade Math and Science teacher at Creekview Elementary School in Tomball Independent School District, Tomball, Texas
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Hannah Cotton – 5th Grade Science and Health teacher at Hill Elementary School in Austin Independent School District, Austin, Texas
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Lori Garrett – Pre-K – 4th Grade Science and Enrichment teacher at Cactus Elementary School in Dumas Independent School District, Dumas, Texas
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Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Spotlight |
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Birdville ISD-Region 11
The students of Jack C. Binion Elementary received a visit from the Texas Mobile STEM Lab from Mar. 8th-11th. 446 elementary students boarded the unit and engaged in one-of-a-kind engineering design challenges.
"Binion Elementary is extremely thankful for TEA and the unique opportunity they provided our campus to engage in the TEA Moblie STEM Lab. The hands-on, engaging, real life activities truly touched the creative possibilities that are embedded in the engineering world. Our Bobcats appreciated the visit and had many positive things to say." Principal David Bartlett
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"TXSTEM lab was amazing! In cooperative groups, our students were able to use money, budgeting, science, and engineering design to solve a problem. So many TEKS built into one lab. A win for teacher PD too. The best 45-minute teacher observation I've experienced. Already implemented money and budgeting into my labs. Thank you for this opportunity." Profesora América Rainey M.S. Educational Technology 5th-Grade Math & Science Teacher at Binion Elementary.
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If you have a STEM event or program you would like to feature in the STEM newsletter please send your information and picture to michelle.sedberry@tea.texas.gov.
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The Texas Education Agency will improve outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance and support to school systems.
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