Erika Klose, STEM Coordinator

Office of Teaching and Learning

The WVDE is excited to announce the launch of the STEM-minded WV resource website, https://wvde.us/stemmindedwv/. West Virginians are aware of the changes in the workplace and the global economy. Education is the driving force for students to keep pace with the evolving landscape of business and careers. West Virginia students should be prepared to become productive citizens in a world driven by a STEM-focused marketplace. STEM-minded WV is a conduit to equip students, families, and school personnel with the tools necessary to become active learners and to maintain a competitive edge in the world. 

STEM-minded Educator Grants 

The WVDE is announcing a call for grant applications for the 2020-21 STEM-minded Educator Grants. The goal of the STEM-minded Educator Grants is to fund teacher-developed student-centered STEM projects, up to $1,000, that are designed to engage students in interdisciplinary STEM projects. Emphasis will be given to projects that meet the challenge of remote learning (e.g., STEM materials, consumables, technology, etc.) or in-class activities in which sharing is not recommended (e.g., bins of materials for each student). The application is available at the following link: (https://wvde.us/stem-minded-educator-grants/). Educators from all disciplines and grade bands that are interested in proposing a lesson that involves STEM are invited to apply. Applications are due January 15, 2021. 

For more information, contact Erika Klose eklose@k12.wv.us in the Office of Teaching and Learning, Middle and Secondary Services.

The WVDE is excited to announce the launch of the STEM-minded WV resource website, https://wvde.us/stemmindedwv/. West Virginians are aware of the changes in the workplace and the global economy. Education is the driving force for students to keep pace with the evolving landscape of business and careers. West Virginia students should be prepared to become productive citizens in a world driven by a STEM-focused marketplace. STEM-minded WV is a conduit to equip students, families, and school personnel with the tools necessary to become active learners and to maintain a competitive edge in the world. 

STEM-minded Educator Grants 

The WVDE is announcing a call for grant applications for the 2020-21 STEM-minded Educator Grants. The goal of the STEM-minded Educator Grants is to fund teacher-developed student-centered STEM projects, up to $1,000, that are designed to engage students in interdisciplinary STEM projects. Emphasis will be given to projects that meet the challenge of remote learning (e.g., STEM materials, consumables, technology, etc.) or in-class activities in which sharing is not recommended (e.g., bins of materials for each student). The application is available at the following link: (https://wvde.us/stem-minded-educator-grants/). Educators from all disciplines and grade bands that are interested in proposing a lesson that involves STEM are invited to apply. Applications are due January 15, 2021. 

For more information, contact Erika Klose eklose@k12.wv.us in the Office of Teaching and Learning, Middle and Secondary Services.