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 Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Virtual Professional Development
The Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory team is pleased to offer two virtual professional development opportunities. During these one-hour sessions, participants will be guided through a Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory engineering design challenge, including its core components, strategies for implementation, and locations for accessing additional lessons. Participants will also explore a tool designed to support the development of their own TEKS-aligned engineering design challenges.
Event Dates:
Kindergarten–Grade 5: Tuesday, February 10 | 3:30–4:30 Central
Grades 6–8: Wednesday, February 11 | 4:00-5:00 Central
Registration Link
Texas Mobile STEM Lab Statewide Program Management Grant Application
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is announcing a competitive grant opportunity to support statewide operations of the Texas Mobile STEM Laboratories. One grantee will be selected to provide comprehensive oversight of the eight existing program grantees and to support statewide programming.
The awarded grantee will be responsible for coordinating laboratory infrastructure—including maintenance, fuel, hauling, registration, and compliance—as well as managing data collection systems, facilitating professional development for instructional staff, leading logistical onboarding, and developing marketing and outreach materials to support program visibility and impact.
For full details, visit the TEA Grant Opportunity page. The application deadline is February 12, 2026.
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.
See our STEM web page for more information about STEM programming. To connect with the STEM Lead at your Education Service Center, visit the Texas EcosySTEM web page.
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Upcoming Events
Texas Mobile STEM Lab February Visits
ESC STEM Conferences
Region 10: Texas EcosySTEM Exchange Feb. 24, 2026 Registration
Region 13: South Texas STEM Conference Feb. 12–13, 2026 Registration
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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 to Pre-K–12 STEM via this link: Newsletter Subscription.
Other newsletters you may be interested in are Science List, Mathematics, and Technology Applications.
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The Texas Mobile STEM Labs were busy traveling the state during December, serving 24 campuses. Some of our campus administrators reached out to share their experiences with the state.
Sharyland ISD Region 1:
Thank you for providing our students with such a wonderful experience. The bilingual, engaging lessons offered an authentic learning opportunity beyond the classroom walls, allowing our students to connect language, science, and learning in a meaningful and memorable way.—Aracely Rios, Principal
Harts Bluff ISD Region 8:
Learning Undefeated provided an incredible, hands-on experience that truly energized our students. Our kids were excited, engaged, and fully immersed in science, technology, engineering, and math. Having the STEM lab on campus made the experience feel extra special, and the Learning Undefeated educators were phenomenal. This opportunity exposes students to real-world careers beyond the norm or what they see in a rural area, and I would highly recommend the program to any school.—Erika Ponce de Leon, Principal, Harts Bluff ISD
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Gladewater ISD Region 7:
Gladewater ISD welcomed the Mobile STEM Lab December 9–12. All students in grades 2–5 at Weldon Elementary participated in an hour-long hands-on learning session. These activities included creating the tallest beanstalk, designing a catapult, building light-and-sound circuits, and exploring biomimicry—how nature inspires human innovation.
The week culminated in a highly successful STEM Family Night, where over 150 students and families participated in the Care Package Launch in the mobile lab and completed teacher-designed challenges that encouraged creative problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking. Parents worked collaboratively with their children throughout the evening, making it a true community celebration of STEM learning. We were also grateful to have Region 7 Education Service Center (ESC) staff join us, highlighting our valued partnership with the ESC.
Thank you to Learning Undefeated for an outstanding week of instruction, to all staff members who worked behind the scenes, and to our community for their tremendous support. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and students actively engaged in problem-solving!—Andra Baggett, Principal, Gladewater ISD
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Texas Mobile STEM Lab February Visits:
Region 1 Education Service Area: Santa Rosa ISD, Raymondville ISD, Vanguard Academy, Loredo ISD, United ISD
Region 3 Education Service Area: East Bernard ISD
Region 4 Education Service Area: Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success, Fort Bend ISD, Clear Creek ISD
Region 6 Education Service Area: Sealy ISD, Brenham ISD
Region 7 Education Service Area: Lindale ISD, Pine Tree ISD, Harleton ISD
Region 10 Education Service Area: La Academia De Estrellas ISD, Kaufman ISD, Forney ISD
Region 11 Education Service Area: Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD, Azle ISD, Boyd ISD
Region 13 Education Service Area: Leander ISD
Region 15 Education Service Area: San Saba ISD, Richland Springs ISD, Mason ISD
Region 16 Education Service Area: Canyon ISD, Clarendon ISD, Childress ISD
Region 17 Education Service Area: Levelland ISD
Region 20 Education Service Area: Comal ISD, Harlandale ISD, Medina ISD
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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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