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Would you like to learn more about the different challenges, competitions, opportunities, and activities available through NASA? Here's a list to get you started:Students grades K-4: Discover creative ways to learn more about space and NASA.Students grades 5-8: Dive a bit deeper into information and activities aligned with NASA missions.Students grades 9-12: Explore career options and NASA challen

In the AI era, anyone can create software. Playlab makes this real for education.Playlab is a 501c3 nonprofit organization devoted to creating a future where educators and students around the world have the agency to not just use AI, but to shape it. On their terms. As part of a global community working to improve education.Playlab helps you build just what you need.Most tools come pre-packaged wi

Factors: Lessons that know every studentAI-powered lesson planning for K-12 educators.Factors provides AI-powered lesson planning for K-12 educators that is personalized, standards-aligned, and built for every student. Utilize the AI lesson builder to create standards-aligned and project-based lessons, generated in minutes and tailored to your teaching style. Create student profiles that allow stu

Why Forward Education?From first-time CS teachers to experienced coders, scaffolded lessons and a MicroChat AI coding assistant help you teach computer science with confidence using micro:bit. Forward Education connects coding and AI to real-world challenges like climate change, food security, and renewable energy. Students don't just learn to code, they learn to make a difference. Built for use w

One connected jouney from curiosity to careereDynamic Learning is part of Pearson Career Ready. Career readiness isn't a single moment. It's a journey of discovery, growth, and confidence. Career Ready connects every step, giving educators a clear roadmap to guide every student forward with confidence.They support teachers and programs that help students:Explore their interests and career optionsA

Preparing the Future WorkforceReady for Industry is a new program designed to address career awareness and preparation issues for the near-term job seeker – from late high school students through adults. Ready for Industry (RFI) bridges two gaps that exist in the preparation of many potential skilled workers:What industry pathway do I want to pursue?What is the basic info that employers want me to

Are you looking for a new way to engage and include your students or the youth in your program?Co-Design with Kids means collaborating with kids throughout the design process of a product intended to be used by kids. From requirements gathering to brainstorming to iterative evaluation, co-design gives kids more power and voice in the design process, and can often lead to surprising, innovative, an

AI literacy is one of the most requested PD topics in K-12. The challenge for most districts and organizations is not interest. It is time, materials, and budget. This grant fills the gap.Organizations that apply with a proposed MicroChat workshop event can receive:- 1-year site licensing for MicroChat (valued at $200 per license)- A live virtual training session led by our team- Workshop slides a

Looking for an outdoor STEM learning opportunity? Visit a local farm!About the Panhandle Farm Cooridor:As you journey through farms and ranches, you'll discover how and where your food, body care, clothing, flowers, (and more) are grown, raised, and crafted.Our goal is to share our love of farming with our community and give you a true agricultural experience.The Panhandle Farm Corridor was establ

The Basin Environmental Improvement Project Commission will soon be hosting their annual tour! Featuring visits to sites along the Lower Basin of the Coeur d'Alene River, this tour highlights restoration and remediation projects throughout the area. On site presentations will showcase how these projects improve water quality, wildlife habitat, and ecosystem health. This tour is open to the public.

The ISTE Computational Thinking Competencies guide educators in integrating computational thinking across disciplines, with all students. The goal is to help learners harness the power of computing to innovate and solve problems. Discover how this body of work complements the existing CSTA K-12 CS Standards for Students and the K-12 Computer Science Framework.ISTE | Computational Thinking Competen

What is it?Week-long professional development learning experience for K-12 educators in Idaho and across the countryVariety of hands-on workshops emphasizing career exploration and building educator expertise in microelectronicsContinuing education credits availableExciting activities include a Micron Headquarters tour, AI applications, Snap Circuits, Arduino projects, and other interactive STEM e

About HOISTFounded in 1994 through a partnership between Upward Bound and Idaho EPSCoR, HOIST was created to increase the representation of Native American students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields.The program was built with input from Tribal Nations, educators and community leaders, ensuring that it honors tribal values and remains relevant to the communities it s

Idaho EcosySTEM Statewide NewsletterOverview: The EcosySTEM Statewide Newsletter is published quarterly, helping partners across the state stay informed while connecting local successes to broader statewide initiatives. Each issue will showcase collaborative efforts, upcoming programs, and opportunities to inspire and inform our partners. Details and Access: Access the newsletter here. How to Get

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Looking for an easy way to learn more about AI literacy this summer? Check out the Google AI Educator Series! Master AI with snackable and stackable training from Google and ISTE+ASCD – available to all educators free of charge. These 15-45 minute sessions give you the flexibility to build an AI literacy learning journey tailored to your unique schedule. Learn more at https://edu.google.com/intl/A

WHY TEACHERS CHOOSE AgXRP?It’s free. Robots are provided at no cost to qualifying teachers — just attend a PD session and you’re ready to go.No robotics background required. The curriculum teaches the content; the AgXRP is the tool. Any teacher can pick this up.Ready-to-use curriculum. Lesson plans are built and aligned to Idaho CTE Standards — you don’t have to start from scratch.Real agriculture

MicroChat is Forward Education's micro:bit-native AI literacy software that lets students interact with a large language model directly through the micro:bit. It's designed to make AI concepts tangible and accessible for K-12 learners without requiring expensive hardware or complex setup. MicroChat CS and AI Literacy Grants are now open! Equip every educator in your region with hands-on AI literac

University of Idaho’s entomological collection was initiated in 1947 by Professor William F. Barr (1920-2011), a leading expert on Buprestidae and Cleridae. A rich resource for researchers, students and enthusiasts alike — what began with just 10,000 specimens has expanded to over one million mounted insects. Educational groups are regularly hosted for visits and special events, as part of the imp

Idaho Farm Bureau Federation is a great resource for lessons and activities that will teach youth about agriculture and its importance. Their MAC (Moving Agriculture to the Classroom) trailer, funded by the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, brings a fun and interactive experience to your community, school, or classroom. Visit their webpage to discover how fun learning about agriculture can be!LEARN MO