Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (STEM)
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To ensure our students are prepared for this future workforce, The Texas Education Agency developed a STEM Framework for districts to use as a guide for STEM programming and is working to establish a Texas EcosySTEM – a collaborative effort that unites various stakeholders to work towards the common goal of increasing access for young people to STEM-rich learning environments so that they are engaged and have mastered the necessary skills for success in STEM careers.
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Announcements
Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Application Window is Open!
Through a partnership between the Â鶹ֱ²¥ and Learning Undefeated, the will continue to provide STEM engagement opportunities for students during the 2025–2026 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, 2025, through May 31, 2025. All Texas public schools that offer classes for kindergarten through grades 8 are eligible to register for a free visit during the 2025–2026 school year. on our STEM web page. For more information, please refer to the or contact Michelle Sedberry.Ìý
The Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory is Hiring Education Outreach Coordinators
The Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory, operated by Learning Undefeated in partnership with the Texas Education Agency, is expanding. Learning Undefeated is currently hiring education outreach coordinators as instructors in the new traveling laboratories.Ìý
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Texas STEM Education Definition
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is a method of hands-on teaching and learning where students learn to apply academic content by creatively solving real-world problems with innovative design-based thinking to prepare students for future career opportunities.
Texas STEM Education Framework
The STEM Education Framework provides the definition, theory of action, and objectives for implementing STEM education across Texas. The framework includes strategies for success, differentiated STEM implementation models, research-based methods of instruction, and high-quality STEM indicators. Stakeholders can use this framework as a guide when creating their customized STEM programs. Additional resources are provided in the STEM toolkit and are to be used in conjunction with the STEM framework. Click the button below to view the STEM Framework.
View Texas STEM Education Framework
Other Resources
Click here to access STEM-specific resources for STEM programming and outreach.Ìý
Michelle Sedberry
Statewide STEM Coordinator
michelle.sedberry@tea.texas.gov