Texas STEM Announcements

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.

Science TEKS Guide 

The Science TEKS Guide will launch in May to provide science educators across the state with a common understanding of the new science standards, including connections between recurring themes and concepts and science content standards. TEA will soon announce summer webinars and office hours to support educators in navigating the TEKS Guide and using the components effectively. Stay tuned for more information.

Upcoming TEA Kindergarten–12 STEM Professional Development Dates:

Leadership Training

This immersive professional development prepares campus administrators 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.  

• Region 13: May 30–31, 2024 Registration
• Region 10: June 11–12, 2024 Registration
• Region 15: June 17, 2024 Registration

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. 

• Region 17: June 13–14, 2024 Registration
• Region 13: June 12–14, 2024 Registration

See the TEA STEM web page to connect to the STEM Lead at your regional education service center. TEA STEM Web Page

Upcoming Events

2024–2025 Texas Mobile STEM Lab Application Window 

April 1–May 31, 2024 

May Mobile STEM Lab Visits:

Region 1

Edinburg CISD

Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD

Region 13

San Marcos ISD

Science TEKS Guide Launch:

May 2024

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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