Texas STEM Announcements

New STEM Toolkit Resource: STEM Fluency Skills One-Pager

STEM fluency skills encompass a range of abilities essential for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. These include communication, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, resilience, promptness, adaptability, time and materials management, and innovation. This one-pager explains what STEM fluency skills are and why they are important for success in STEM careers.

STEM Fluency Skills One Pager (PDF)

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Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Application Window is Open

Through a partnership between the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Learning Undefeated, the Texas Mobile STEM Lab will continue to provide STEM engagement opportunities for students during the 2026–2027 school year. Using custom-outfitted STEM learning spaces, the mobile labs offer engaging, hands-on educational experiences for kindergarten through grade 8 students and teachers. The application window is April 1, 2026, through May 29, 2026. All Texas public schools that offer classes for kindergarten through grades 8 are eligible to register for a free visit during the 2026–2027 school year. Apply on our STEM web page. 

Texas EcosySTEM  Professional Development   Statewide STEM Teacher Training (A TEALearn Badge can be earned for this 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. Region 7 ESC: May 14–15, 2026 Registration Region 13 ESC: June 4–6, 2026 Registration Region 3 ESC: June 23–24, 2026 Registration

Statewide STEM Leadership Training (A TEALearn Badge can be earned for this 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. Region 13 ESC: June 22–23, 2026 Registration Region 3 ESC: June 22, 2026 Registration

Upcoming Events

Texas Mobile STEM Lab May Visits

Region 4: STEM Conference May 6, 2026 Registration

Region 19: STEAM Conference May 21, 2026 Registration

Region 10: STEM-GT Institute June 1, 2026 Registration

Region 2: STEM Conference June 5, 2026 Registration

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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