September 2025 STEM Newsletter

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Free Texas Mobile STEM Lab Professional Development

Learning Undefeated’s Texas Mobile STEM Lab team will offer free virtual professional development opportunities for kindergarten–grade 8 teachers. During the sessions, the Learning Undefeated team will walk educators through the free hands-on engineering design challenges available through the Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory. Sessions will also guide participants in developing and facilitating their own TEKS-aligned engineering design challenges. Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory lessons are cross-curricular, and all lessons are aligned with the science and math TEKS, as well as other subject areas as applicable. 

Event Dates:

Kindergarten–5th grade: Tuesday, September 23 | 3:30 PM Central registration

6th grade–8th grade: Wednesday, September 24 | 4:00 PM Central registration
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TEA's STEM Coordinators Network

 

The TEA is excited to welcome new STEM Coordinators to apply for the STEM Coordinators Network—a collaborative community dedicated to advancing STEM education and programs. This group, led by TEA's STEM Coordinator, Michelle Sedberry, brings together STEM coordinators from a variety of educational institutions and organizations to share best practices, innovative strategies, and resources for enhancing STEM learning experiences.

Purpose: The purpose of this network is to empower STEM coordinators with the tools and knowledge they need to create engaging and effective STEM programs. TEA aims to foster a supportive network where members can exchange ideas, tackle common challenges, and drive continuous improvement in STEM education.

What The Network Offers:

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow STEM coordinators to build relationships, collaborate on projects, and share successes and insights bi-monthly.

Problem-Solving Support: A space to seek advice, discuss challenges, and find solutions tailored to local STEM program needs.

Who Should Join: This group is designed for district and campus-level STEM coordinators, education service centers STEM Leads, higher education STEM directors, and STEM directors at non-profit organizations. Anyone involved in the planning and implementation of STEM programs at a systemic level. Complete the form to become a member of the STEM Coordinators Network. https://forms.gle/vSZUzBjwdJvpqmBb6

Meetings: The network typically meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 1:00-2:30 P.M. (Central). 

Upcoming Events

Texas Mobile STEM Lab Upcoming October Visits

(See the Texas Mobile STEM Spotlight section for more information)
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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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Other newsletters you may be interested in are Science List, Mathematics, and Technology Applications.
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Texas Mobile STEM Lab October Visits:

Region 1 Education Service Area: Edcouch Elsa ISD, IDEA Public Schools, La Feria ISD, San Benito CISD

Region 2 Education Service Area:
Flour Bluff ISD

Region 4 Education Service Area: 
Humble ISD

Region 5 Education Service Area: 
Buna ISD, Kirbyville CISD, Hull Daisetta ISD, Hardin ISD

Region 6 Education Service Area:
Bryan ISD, Iola ISD, Madisonville CISD, Willis ISD, Sam Houston State Charter Schools

Region 8 Education Service Area: 
Cooper ISD, Sulphur Springs ISD

Region 9 Education Service Area: 
Perrin Whitt CISD, Midway ISD, Windthorst ISD

Region 10 Education Service Area: 
Plano ISD

Region 11 Education Service Area: 
Granbury ISD, Morgan Mill ISD

Region 12 Education Service Area: 
Killeen ISD, Temple ISD, Moody ISD, Chillton ISD

Region 14 Education Service Area: 
Albany ISD, Wylie ISD, Hawley ISD, Hamlin Collegiate ISD, Roby CISD

Region 15 Education Service Area: 
Junction ISD, Sonora ISD, Crockett County CCSD

Region 20 Education Service Area: 
Randolph Field ISD, Poth ISD, East Central ISD, Marion ISD
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Technology Applications TEKS Training at Regional Service Centers

Launch_K5 CS is a dynamic three-day hybrid workshop designed for K–5 educators, crafted to align seamlessly with the new K–5 technology applications TEKS set to be implemented in the 2024–2025 school year. Each workshop spans two or three in-person days and an asynchronous course, providing all necessary resources and materials to help teachers successfully train students in these essential 21st-century skills (including up to $200 worth of physical computing kits). These workshops are free of charge and open to any interested Texas educator. 

See our STEM web page to get connected to the STEM Lead at your Education Service Center.
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STEM Program Highlights

School systems are invited to submit STEM events or programs for inclusion in the STEM newsletter. To be considered for publication, please send a brief description along with a photo to michelle.sedberry@tea.texas.gov.

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