Samsung launches 2024-2025 Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition
Samsung Electronics America is excited to mark the 15th anniversary of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, announcing the call for entries that launches the 2024-2025 season.
Applications open for STEM education grants through Tennessee Valley Authority
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA’s) STEM Classroom Grant Program for science, technology, engineering and math education is now open for applications through Sept. 15.
Future STEM Leaders: Kentucky students shine at TSA Nationals
More than 240 middle and high school students and teachers from 29 schools in Kentucky represented the Commonwealth during the 2024 Technology Student Association (TSA) National Conference held in Orlando, Fla., and several brought home awards.
Kentucky teacher selected for the 2024 National STEM Scholar Program
Selected to take part in a professional development program, Kourtney Taylor, an educator from Stanford in Lincoln County, said she hopes her achievement will encourage students within her district to get excited about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
Shelby County Public Schools engineering teacher named robotics coach of the year
Laura Smith, the Shelby County Public Schools engineering teacher, has been named Kentucky’s VEX Coach of the Year. She has been the team’s coach since 2016.
Elkhorn Crossing students named state finalist in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition
Fidget button jewelry, a project three juniors at Elkhorn Crossing School (Scott County) – Kate Schindler, Jayca Justice, and Sophie Risher – presented during the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM State Competition, was created to help students relieve their anxiety.
National Lieutenant Governors Association sponsors STEM scholarship program
To support STEM education, the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program will award up to $1,000 to 12 schools in 12 states and territories to support STEM-related programming, projects, equipment, curriculum and other endeavors. The application period is open until March 15, and scholarship applications are welcome from pre-K – 12th grade.
Educator Spotlight: Abigail Lee
Lee always dreamed of following in the footsteps of her mom, who retired after the 2021-2022 school year and is now a response to intervention teacher at Lewisburg Elementary School (Logan County). Today, Lee is living out her dream as a teacher at LaRue County Middle School (LCMS).
Kentucky Department of Education uses ESSER pandemic relief money to support digital learning coaches
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has been helping districts with digital learning coaches, spending $3.2 million dollars of funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund to either help districts hire digital learning coaches or supplement what they have already been doing.
Apply now for 2024 summer professional development at the Library of Congress
Held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., these professional development opportunities provide educators of all disciplines with resources and strategies to effectively integrate primary sources into K-12 classroom teaching.