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Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) encourages students to take the leap and try out computer science. CSEdWeek 2018 will begin in just one week and runs from December 3-9. The celebration ends with a recognition of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, born December 9, 1906. There are lots of ways to bring computer science into your classroom. Many Ohio teachers will celebrate the week with #HourofCode events. More than 800 events are planned around the state. Looking for a […]

At Graham Middle School in western Ohio, building opportunities for students is Job No. 1. That’s why the school curriculum emphasizes preparing students for manufacturing careers. And, the fact that the school is in rural Champaign County isn’t lost on administrators and staff: They are using land around the building to incorporate agricultural education into classwork, too. To find out more about the myriad goings-on at Graham, including the recent Manufacturing Day activities, we contacted Principal Chad Lensman: Q: Why […]

Each fall, we ask our STEM school to open their doors and invite interested educators to visit and their about their diverse models. Below, we’ve gathered thirteen different dates over twelve different STEM school sites. This year’s tours include the PAST Innovation Lab, a STEM education provider that also hosts students from Metro Early College High School and Middle School during the day. We encourage each school to organize these tours in the way that best suits them. That includes […]

As we get closer to our OSLN Convening October 18th, we wanted to share more details about the great day we have planned for you.  This convening is a perfect opportunity for K-12 teachers to spend the day learning about Food Security, Agriculture, and running a successful Design Challenge. Oh, and it’s free! But register soon. We’ll close registration on Oct. 11 OR when we reach capacity at 100 participants. At this time, we have more than 80 RVSP’s, so […]

Can’t wait for Day 3! How often can you say that about PD? Well planned, challenging, and FUN — a model learning environment all the way! #OHTeacherCon — WCHS Library (@WCHS_Library) July 18, 2018 Join us on for a Computer Science Administrator and School Counselors workshop this fall. Learn more about what Computer Science is, why it matters, and how to bring quality educational resources like #OHTeacherCon to your school. Computer science opens more doors for students than any other discipline […]

For four years, the Project: WRIGHT Symposium has aimed to provide educators in Ohio with an annual professional development session designed by their fellow teachers. In Year No. 5, however, organizers are changing things up, beginning with the event’s name: The Innovative Teaching Summit, as it is now called, will still be held at the Dayton Regional STEM School, but it has shifted focus to reflect an expanded agenda. For details on the session, set for Nov. 9 in the […]

The school year is off to quite a bang! In addition to our upcoming convening on the Food Security Design Challenge, the calendar is full of STEM events. You can read about them all on OSLN.org/events but here are a few particularly noteworthy opportunities we wanted to highlight.   Date Name Venue Details Tuesday, September 25 National Girls Collaborative Project and TechGirlz National Webinar Webinar Link Wednesday, September 26 STEM PATHWAYS: SUCCESS SERIES Marysville Early College High School Link Saturday, September […]

One highlight of the 2018 OSLN Convening will be the chance to visit Waterman Farms. Earlier this year, a group of teachers from Ohio and Pennsylvania visited the farm. Read the article below to see what they learned. The facility’s proper name is The Ohio State University’s Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory. It supports research, teaching, and outreach programs, including many that showcase the farm’s herd of 100 Jersey cows! The visit to Waterman Farms is just of the […]

Each fall, the Ohio STEM Learning Network hosts a fall convening. Traditionally, it’s been a time for network members to get together and hear what’s happening across the network and discuss plans and priorities for the upcoming year. In July, we held a network meeting as part of the ACTE conference. There, we heard feedback that OSLN members value access to high quality professional development.  This year’s fall convening is designed for teachers, specifically, teachers who are interested in engaging […]

Last night,  we proudly awarded our first STEM Excellence Awards to four leaders from around the network. A teacher, a principal, superintendent, and advocate each accepted commendations for their dedication to improving education. Read on to meet the 2018 winners. Battelle Announces Winners of 2018 Ohio STEM Excellence Awards COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 24, 2018)– The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) announced today the winners of the “STEM Excellence Awards,” a series of competitive awards that recognize outstanding teachers, leaders, and […]