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LEGO Education is bringing hands-on science learning home for the first time with four new STEM kits that help kids discover answers to their biggest questions. The move comes as research shows 75% of parents feel unprepared to answer their children's science questions.
A new fund is offering up to $250,000 per year to nonprofits bringing quality STEM education to under-resourced schools. The Education Opportunity Fund prioritizes programs that prove real impact and can grow beyond their initial communities.
A rural Ghanaian community that waited nearly 20 years for a high school just celebrated groundbreaking on a state-of-the-art girls STEM facility. The school will honor President Mahama's mother and bring advanced science education to an underserved region.
Middle schoolers in rural Tennessee are designing an entire LEGO community that mirrors their hometown, developing real-world engineering and problem-solving skills. The hands-on project shows how early STEM education can spark lifelong curiosity and career interests.
LEGO Education just released four new STEM sets designed to turn kids into independent scientists through hands-on play. The sets tackle real-world challenges in space, animals, and nature while helping parents bridge the curiosity gap. #
A world-class STEM university designed by star architect Bjarke Ingels will open in Bentonville, Arkansas by 2029. The Walton family is transforming their small hometown into an education and innovation hub.
Malaysia's Sabah state is expanding tech education and AI policy to attract investors and build a talent pipeline for 2026. The government is betting that training industry-ready workers today will drive sustainable growth tomorrow.
A nonprofit in Harlem combines figure skating with STEM education, helping girls of color break into a predominantly white sport while boosting their academic skills. After nearly three decades, the program has proven that skating builds more than athletic ability.
Governors across red and blue states are joining forces to bring robotics programs into classrooms, opening doors to high-paying careers for the next generation. A 10-year study shows students in these programs are three times more likely to pursue math degrees.
Angolan high schoolers just proved their skills on an international stage, taking third place in a four-nation STEM competition. Their success reflects a growing national commitment to science education that's preparing the next generation for tomorrow's challenges.
Over 400 educators traded summer vacation for two days of hands-on STEM training, learning everything from 3D printing to live reptile encounters. Their goal: bring cutting-edge science lessons to thousands of Georgia students this fall.
A proposed university in Ekurhuleni could transform how South Africa tackles its 43.8% youth unemployment rate by making world-class science and technology education accessible to township students. The institution aims to become the country's flagship applied STEM university, directly connecting learning to jobs in AI, robotics, and innovation.
Ghana's government has launched a bold plan to establish 12 new public universities across the country, bringing higher education closer to communities that have long lacked access. A 17-member committee will design the roadmap to make this educational expansion a reality.
Ghana's President John Mahama is doubling down on hands-on science education to help students become creative thinkers. The government has already trained 8,000 teachers and equipped 4,000 schools with new materials.
New research reveals that cardboard boxes, buttons, and fabric scraps outperform pricey STEM toys in developing critical thinking skills in preschoolers. The study found children played longer and engaged in more scientific reasoning with simple household items than with specialized educational products.
NASA just made it easier for libraries and community centers to teach kids about stars, planets, and space exploration. The free guides now include ready-to-use presentations and activities based on what educators actually asked for.
Fortescue is bringing renewable energy education to remote Australian classrooms through hands-on STEM grants. Students in the Pilbara region are now learning solar power and clean technology skills that mirror the company's own green energy transformation.
Chisholm Middle School in Oklahoma is proving that small town students can compete in cutting-edge robotics competitions. Under Principal Robin Eckert's leadership, the school's growing STEM program is giving middle schoolers hands-on experience building and programming robots.
An all-girls school in Northern Kentucky just unveiled a cutting-edge learning space designed to turn young women into the next generation of tech leaders and innovators. The 1906 IDEAL Innovation Space combines flexible design, hands-on technology, and values-based education to prepare students for tomorrow's challenges.
Madison County educators are bringing cutting-edge science and technology programs to their classrooms thanks to innovation grants from a major infrastructure company. The investment promises to spark curiosity in the next generation of Kentucky engineers and scientists.
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