The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) is excited to announce Spring into STEM 2026, a statewide tour of exceptional STEM and STEAM schools hosted by our seven regional hubs.
From early elementary classrooms to high school labs, these tours provide educators, administrators, and community partners with an opportunity to see innovative STEM education in action, explore project-based and hands-on learning, and learn how schools integrate industry partnerships and real-world experiences into their curriculum.
Each school offers a unique lens on STEM education, whether it’s integrating creative arts with engineering, building career pathways for high school students, or connecting agricultural education to science and technology. Bring your questions, curiosity, and a desire to rethink how STEM learning can happen in your community.
Explore the tour schedule below and discover the strengths that make each school a leader in STEM education.
2026 Spring into STEM tour schedule
| Event Title | Event Link | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | Akron Region: School spotlight visit to St. Ambrose School | Details and registration |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | Central Ohio: School spotlight visit to Tree of Life Elementary – Polaris Campus | Details and registration |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Dayton Region: School spotlight visit to Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) High School | Details and registration |
| Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Northeast Ohio: School spotlight visit to Incarnate Word Academy | Details and registration |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Northwest Ohio: School spotlight visit to Hull Prairie Intermediate School | Details and registration |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | Southeast Ohio: School spotlight visit to Shenandoah Elementary School | Details and registration |
| TBD | Southwest Ohio: School spotlight visit to Kinder Garten School | Details and registration coming soon |
Why attend
See innovative STEM learning in action: Each school demonstrates unique approaches to STE(A)M instruction, including project-based learning, design thinking, and interdisciplinary integration.
Learn from authentic partnerships: Discover how schools are leveraging industry, higher education, and community connections to bring real-world problems into the classroom.
Get inspired for your own school or district: These tours provide ideas and best practices you can implement in your own STEM programs, whether you are an educator, administrator, or community partner.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Ohio’s leading STEM schools and bring innovative ideas back to your classroom or community!