Webinar - New York City STEM Programs and Challenges

Описание: Many schools want to implement STEM programs, but most face the same challenges: limited teacher training, lack of curriculum, funding barriers, and uncertainty about how to align STEM to standards.

In this session, Hope Thompson (Senior Manager of Curriculum & Instruction at NextWaveSTEM) breaks down how schools can successfully implement standards-aligned STEM programs in New York City classrooms, even without dedicated STEM teachers.

You’ll also hear from NYC teacher Catia Goncalves from PS345, who shares how she launched an after-school drone program for 4th and 5th graders, why students became instantly engaged, and how structured lesson plans made implementation easier for teachers.

Inside this conversation, we explore:

Why 70% of schools still don’t have a STEM curriculum

The biggest barriers to STEM adoption in K-12 schools

How technologies like robotics, drones, AI literacy, and hydroponics can support learning

How to align STEM instruction with New York Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards

The difference between stand-alone STEM programs vs. integrated STEM in core subjects

How hands-on projects help students build real-world tech and problem-solving skills

If you're a school leader, STEM coordinator, teacher, or district administrator, this discussion offers practical insight into what modern K-12 STEM implementation actually looks like.

Whether you're just exploring STEM or trying to scale an existing program, you'll discover approaches that help students move from passive technology users to active innovators.

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