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NEW! STEM Connection Study Council
This monthly collaborative network will bring together educators and stakeholders to share best practices, examine research-informed strategies, and engage in meaningful professional dialogue focused on high-quality STEM teaching and learning. Through ongoing collaboration, the group aims to support innovative instruction, promote student-centered inquiry, and build collective capacity to improve STEM outcomes across the region.
- Format: 100% Virtual (via Zoom)
- Kickoff Meeting: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 11:00am-12:00pm ET
- How to Attend: Join Here
Note: Future meeting dates and times will be decided collaboratively during this initial kickoff session.
Digitarium | Portable Planetarium
Bring the stars to life in your classroom!
The Digitarium is a portable planetarium that is available to all NIESC/NWIESC member school districts. Learn more about this opportunity and how you can bring the wonders of astronomy to your students.
NIESC is excited to bring you Paxton Patterson Career Discovery Labs!
Ignite student curiosity through a dynamic career exploration experience that brings learning to life. Students tackle real-world challenges, build essential skills, and uncover their interests and strengths through authentic, problem-based learning. Learn more about the Paxton/Patterson Career Lab module kits.
Go to the Paxton/Patterson page!
STEM Forward
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STEM-Forward's main emphasis is on strengthening current pedagogy with research based best practices by providing professional development that focuses on STEM pedagogy, inquiry-based learning, STEM leadership, and standards alignment that includes collaboration and reflection.
For more information on any of the services above, contact Laura Unsicker.
