Smithsonian STEAM Schools of Distinction Designation
Published on June 1, 2026
Smithsonian STEAM Schools of Distinction is a first-of-its-kind Smithsonian program designed to specifically identify, support, and recognize middle schools and high schools that are taking a whole-school, systemic approach to integrating science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education for a more Innovative, Inclusive, and Sustainable Future—one that creates a community where administrators, teachers, and students thrive.