Little Elm ISD Explores Outdoor Learning

Little Elm ISD students from across the district are getting to explore outside the classroom during a field trip to the St. Arbor Community Garden! The Community Garden collaborated with the Little Elm Rotary to offer an incredible day of exploration for the GT fourth graders. From composting to aquaponics, students got to engage in […]

Shallowater ISD Students Explore STEM Labs

Shallowater ISD brought hands-on learning into their Gifted and Talented classrooms with the help of the Texas Tech’s Traveling STEM labs! At the Shallowater Intermediate campus, GT students got to explore all aspects of science and technology through a variety of exciting activities. From physics to plant life, the TTU STEM CORE provides students with […]

Melissa ISD Showcases STEM Learning

Melissa ISD students explored STEM/STEAM concepts through a variety of exciting activities, from engineering custom paper creations to real-world science experiments. At Lakeview Elementary, second graders put their geometry skills to the test using the campus’s newest design tool, the Chompsaw. These lucky Lakeview students got an exciting first look at the machine, combining mathematical […]

Azle ISD Students Shine at Science Fair

The 2026 Azle ISD District Science Fair brought curiosity and creativity to center stage by bringing together Gifted and Talented elementary students from Hoover Elementary and Azle Elementary – The Rock School for a day centered on learning and discovery. Elementary science fair winners gathered to showcase their projects and celebrate their findings. Students confidently […]

McAllen ISD Robotics Teams Advance to Regionals

McAllen ISD robotics students from across the district put their skills to the test at the South Texas FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Qualifier. Ten elementary and middle school robotics teams competed in various creative engineering challenges, earning recognition across multiple categories. The FLL program offers students the opportunity to apply STEM concepts through creative robot […]

Fort Stockton ISD Hosts Family Math Night

Fort Stockton ISD Intermediate School families came together for an exciting and engaging Family Math Night filled with learning and teamwork. Students and their families explored fun, interactive activities designed to encourage problem-solving and teamwork. From hands-on stations to engaging challenges, students and families worked side-by-side, strengthening confidence and key concepts in a supportive and […]

Forney ISD Students Explore Immersive Science

Forney ISD Academy at the OC students recently experienced science in a whole new way inside the LEX Immersive Room as the universe came to life. Mrs. McCulloch’s science students explored the movement of the solar system, physically surrounding them with the content they study. Seeing the Earth rotate on its axis and revolve around […]

Corsicana ISD Students Explore Science of Magic

Corsicana ISD Elementary students gathered at Corsicana High School Performing Arts Center for an exciting learning opportunity with Illusionist Bill Blagg. This performance combined science and creativity into a memorable experience for students. Bill Blagg is a nationally recognized Illusionist known for blending entertainment and education, using scientific principles to create magic. During his performance, […]

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Hosts Science Olympiad

The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Secondary Science Department hosted its annual Science Olympiad tournament at Cypress Woods High School. They welcomed six middle schools and nine high schools from across the district for a day of scientific collaboration and competition. Students competed in 18 Division B events (middle school) and 24 Division C events (high school), putting […]

Northside ISD Students Explore STEM Activities

Northside ISD students explored STEM lessons during educational field trips and at the STEM Sisters Summer Camp. The Assistance League of San Antonio’s Enhanced Learning Awards made the field trips possible, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge to hands-on experiences. Title I elementary schools from NISD – Mead, McDermott, Myers, and Timberwilde – embarked on […]

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