K–12 Initiatives
Helping schools implement the next generation of STEM teaching
The National Center for STEM Education partners with schools, districts, and other STEM education stakeholders to design, test, and scale practical approaches to STEM teaching that prepare students for the future. We offer high-quality learning experiences, tools, and continuous support to facilitate ongoing professional growth.
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If you're ready to inspire prepare, and strengthen educators at every stage of their teaching career., the National Center for STEM Education can help.
Our work in K–12 education
Professional development, curriculum, and support
Professional Learning Courses
Our suite of inquiry-based, self-paced, fully facilitated online courses addresses personalizing instruction through blended learning approaches, implementing project-based learning, supporting new teachers, and providing STEM content knowledge development.
Inquiry-Based Computer Science and Cybersecurity Curricula
Our research-based computer science and cybersecurity curricula are designed to engage students and broaden participation in computer science at the high school level. Our goal is to prepare students to solve real-world problems and serve the public good by tackling complex issues through coding.
Guided by a modern vision for STEM teaching
Our K–12 work is guided by the Center’s Framework for Modern STEM Educator Development, which identifies the practices and conditions needed for students to experience relevant, engaging, and future-focused STEM learning. The K–12 Division helps bring that vision into classrooms by working with educators and systems to test, refine, and implement practical approaches.