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Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Application Window is Open
Through a partnership between the Texas Education Agency and Learning Undefeated, the Texas Mobile STEM Lab will provide STEM engagement opportunities for students during the 2024–2025 school year. Using a custom-outfitted STEM learning space, the mobile lab offers engaging, hands-on educational experiences for kindergarten through grade 8 students and teachers. The application window is April 1, 2024, through May 31, 2024. All Texas public schools that offer classes for kindergarten through grade 8 are eligible to register for a free visit during the 2023–2024 school year. At least one school district from each educational region will receive a visit. Click the video for more information.
Technology Applications Vertical Alignment Documents
TEA has published a set of vertical alignment documents for the kindergarten through grade 8 technology applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The two documents are intended to assist educators and stakeholders with understanding the sequence and structure of the (TEKS) for technology applications. The vertical alignment documents are organized by strand and substrand.
These documents are located on the technology applications webpage listed under the section “Technology Applications TEKS To Be Implemented In 2024–2025.”
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Texas EcosySTEM Conferences and Events Texas EcosySTEM is thriving, and many organizations are preparing for their upcoming spring STEM conferences or events. Take a look at events near you.
Upcoming TEA Kindergarten–12 STEM Professional Development Dates:
Leadership Training
This immersive professional development prepares campus administrators STEM leaders to shape, support, and sustain STEM initiatives within their district or campus. Participants will learn by doing, engaging directly in the instructional approaches most critical to the STEM endeavor: project-based learning, design-based challenges, and computational thinking. Working backward from a model vision for STEM education, the session culminates with leaders collaboratively planning for real-life implementation of STEM programming.
Teacher Training
This professional development prepares teachers for successful implementation of STEM instruction in their classrooms by immersing teachers directly in the role of STEM learner, engaging first-hand in high-impact STEM practices such as project-based learning, design-based challenges, and computational thinking. To better understand the role STEM plays in education, educators will make connections between the Texas STEM framework, STEM fluency skills, and contemporary workforce demands. Most importantly, educators will begin embedding these STEM strategies into what matters most—their daily work with students.
See our STEM web page to connect to the STEM Lead at your regional education service center. TEA STEM Web Page
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Upcoming Events
2024–2025 Texas Mobile STEM Lab Application Window
April 1–May 31, 2024
April Mobile STEM Lab Visits:
Region 2
Riviera ISD
Kingsville ISD
Region 3
Austwell-Tivoli ISD
Bloomington ISD
Region 4
Galena Park ISD
May Mobile STEM Lab Visits:
Region 1
Edinburg CISD
Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD
Science TEKS Guide Launch:
May 2024
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Contact Information
Michelle Sedberry Statewide STEM Coordinator Texas Education Agency
Texas EcosySTEM STEM Leads, Education Service Centers
STEM Lead Contact Information
Texas Education Agency Curriculum Standards and Student Support For general curriculum questions or additional information, please submit a Curriculum Request Form through the TEA Help Desk.
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STEM Newsletter Subscription
If you would like to receive this newsletter monthly, please subscribe via this link: STEM Newsletter Subscription.
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Dickinson ISD STEAM Expo in Region 4
To close out February, Dickinson ISD’s STEAM Program hosted its largest STEAM Expo to date, with over 3,000 people in attendance. The DISD community was invited to see exciting work from the STEAM Academy’s middle and junior high schools. The community was welcomed to experience student presentations, TPSP projects, experiments, simulations, 3-D prints, STEM careers, and even a drone photo booth. Parents and teachers loved experiencing all the exciting things their students have accomplished.
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The Dickinson community also played a big role in this event. Dickinson High School showcased its Career Technical Education (CTE) and fine arts programs. Community partners showcased different activities and new advancements in freeze-dried candies. The University of Houston Clear Lake showcased its KidsU STEM summer camps. The Galveston Bay Foundation showcased students' field experiences and raised awareness of environmental impacts on Galveston Bay. The Dickinson Public Library promoted its re-grand opening while having students design with 3-D pens.
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As a courtesy to our readers, the following information from an external stakeholder has been included.
Technology Related Grant Opportunities
WeTeach_CS, part of the University at Texas (UT) Austin's Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), has several initiatives supported by statewide grants that have applications that are currently open. These programs are provided at no cost, and most come with a stipend and/or classroom materials.
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WeTeach_CS Summit and WeTeach_CS Summit scholarships—Join Expanding Pathways in Computing (EPIC) for the 2024 WeTeach_CS Summit, a two-day conference. At this event, attendees connect with passionate educators committed to broadening participation in computer science (CS) and cybersecurity education from kindergarten through grade 12.
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Launch K5 CS —a program that empowers kindergarten–grade 5 educators with the tools and training to seamlessly integrate the technology applications TEKS (standards) into their teaching practices, preparing students for success in the digital age.
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WeTeach_Cyber Hub —this program's goal is to increase the number of high school CTE teachers in Texas schools who can effectively prepare students for cybersecurity post-secondary opportunities and careers.
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WeTeach_AI Middle School Hub —participants in the program gain invaluable insights into artificial intelligence (AI) concepts, including self-driving cars, language models, and machine learning, and equip educators with comprehensive lesson plans.
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WeTeach_AI High School Hubs —dedicated to revolutionizing high school computer science education by integrating AI principles. The We Teach_AI mission is to empower educators and students with the tools and knowledge they need to excel in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
- Code.org Professional Learning Program Scholarships—details and link to apply below
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CS Discoveries (aligned to Fundamentals of CS)—full registration scholarship
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CS Principles —full registration scholarship AND travel reimbursement (up to $1,500)
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AP CSA —full registration scholarship
Apply today to be part of The University of Texas at Austin — TACC WeTeach_CS Secondary Certification Hub! In-service Texas teachers will focus on adding a CS 8-12 or EC-12 Technology Applications certification in order to teach CS courses. Applications close April 23. Teachers will be notified of acceptance no later than May 1.
There will be additional in-person cohorts starting spring 2024 in Beaumont, Dallas/Fort Worth, Edinburg, El Paso, Houston, and Waco. Please complete this form if you'd like to be connected to one of these local projects.
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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