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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday evening, the bipartisan Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, introduced by Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), passed the House by a vote of 323 to 92. The …
US House Passes Houlahan’s Bipartisan Bill to Improve K-12 STEM Education Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Every year, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) hosts the Governor’s PA STEM Competition, an event that gives students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to test their creativity …
Four Chester County School Districts Win Top Spots in Governor’s PA STEM Competition Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Over 500 girls, parents and educators from more than 160 schools and 6 counties participated in STEM-based immersive hands-on learning experiences and explored exciting career opportunities in …
Hundreds of Girls Explore STEM Careers at GETT 2022 in Downingtown Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of Education Dr. Noe Ortega recently joined NextGenScience to announce the second cohort of the Pennsylvania Science Education Leaders (PennSEL) Network, a cohort of leadership teams across …
PA Dept. of Education Launches Second Cohort of Science Education Leadership Network Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Owen J. Roberts School District (OJRSD) and a school in Donegal, Ireland are collaborating in a global STEM twinning initiative piloted by iWish, a multi-award-winning program dedicated …
Owen J. Roberts Students Participate in iWish STEM Twinning Program with a School in Ireland Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) this week announced an educational grant of $2,500 for the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center to support …
American Helicopter Museum & Education Center Receives $2,500 Grant for STEM Education Read More HARRISBURG, PA — In a continued effort to support STEM access and initiatives across the commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and NextGenScience announced the launch of the Pennsylvania …
Department of Education Announces Launch of Science Education Leadership Network Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — LCH Health and Community Services recently celebrated the graduation of ten Avon Grove High School seniors who participated in LCH’s Escalera program, a program championed by …
Bright Futures for LCH Escalera Program Graduates Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Avon Grove Charter School announced that it has been recognized as a 2020-21 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. It is one of just 310 …
Avon Grove Charter School Early Learning Center Receives National Recognition Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As students explore their options for the next school year, the Pennsylvania Department of Education is encouraging them to consider pursuing a career and technical education (CTE). …
Department of Education Encourages Students to Consider a Career and Technical Education Read More