Advancing AI and Institutional Excellence: What Executive Orders Mean for STEM Ecosystems

APRIL 23, 2025 | President Trump’s executive order establishes a White House Task Force to integrate artificial intelligence into K-12 education by expanding AI coursework, teacher training, apprenticeships, and public-private partnerships, aiming to prepare students and the workforce for an AI-driven future.

Texas EcosySTEM | Systems: Broadening Participation within STEM Ecosystems

Texas’ statewide approach demonstrates how embedding STEM education into core curriculum creates widespread reach while building a sustainable pipeline of future-ready talent across America’s second-largest state.

Celebrating NJ STEM Month and Its Impact on Advocacy and Policy

New Jersey STEM Month is an annual event promoting STEM education and workforce development through collaborative efforts and policy engagement.

Newark STEM Ecosystem: Cultivating Innovation, One Student at a Time

The Newark STEM Ecosystem held its second annual convening on January 16, 2025 on the campus of NJIT, bringing together over 130 members from 87 cross-sector partners including education, industry, government, and community organizations. Leadership from both NJIT and Rutgers University-Newark kicked off the event, which featured presentations on innovative approaches to STEM education, including using LEGO for hands-on learning and data visualization tools for decision-making.

Central 6 Joins Global STEM Ecosystem Network: Expanding Science and Technology Education

The Central 6 STEM Learning Ecosystem has been selected to join the Global STEM Ecosystems Initiative, a worldwide movement that brings together leaders from education, business, government, and community organizations to develop high-quality STEM learning opportunities.

Roots of Innovation: How LASTEM is Cultivating STEM in Early Childhood

LASTEM’s innovative program integrates STEM concepts with children’s literature to foster early STEM enthusiasm and career exploration, addressing the challenge of limited STEM time in elementary classrooms.

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