Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (STEM)

To ensure our students are prepared for this future workforce, The �� developed a STEM Framework for districts to use as a guide for STEM programming and is working to establish a Texas EcosySTEM – a collaborative effort that unites various stakeholders to work towards the common goal of increasing access for young people to STEM-rich learning environments so that they are engaged and have mastered the necessary skills for success in STEM careers.

Announcements

New STEM Toolkit Resources Available

Developing an Engineering Design Challenge Grades 6-8

Engineering design challenges can be created for a specific standard or aligned with multiple standards and subject areas. This tool supports educators in developing cross-curricular engineering design challenges anchored in the science standards. Engineering practices are part of the student expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for science. However, an engineering design challenge can incorporate content from multiple subject areas to enable students to apply content to solve a real-world problem.

Grade 6 Developing an Engineering Design Challenge (PDF)
Grade 7 Developing an Engineering Design Challenge (PDF)
Grade 8 Developing an Engineering Design Challenge (PDF)

STEM Fluency Skills One-Pager

STEM fluency skills encompass a range of abilities essential for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. These include communication, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, resilience, promptness, adaptability, time and materials management, and innovation. This one-pager explains what STEM fluency skills are and why they are important to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers.

STEM Fluency Skills One Pager (PDF)

Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Application Window is Open

Through a partnership between the �� (��) and Learning Undefeated, the will continue to provide STEM engagement opportunities for students during the 2026–2027 school year. Using custom-outfitted STEM learning spaces, the mobile labs offer engaging, hands-on educational experiences for kindergarten through grade 8 students and teachers. The application window is April 1, 2026, through May 29, 2026. All Texas public schools that offer classes for kindergarten through grades 8 are eligible to register for a free visit during the 2026–2027 school year. on the Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Page.

Texas STEM Education Definition

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is a method of hands-on teaching and learning where students learn to apply academic content by creatively solving real-world problems with innovative design-based thinking to prepare students for future career opportunities.

Texas STEM Education Framework

The STEM Education Framework provides the definition, theory of action, and objectives for implementing STEM education across Texas. The framework includes strategies for success, differentiated STEM implementation models, research-based methods of instruction, and high-quality STEM indicators. Stakeholders can use this framework as a guide when creating their customized STEM programs. Additional resources are provided in the STEM toolkit and are to be used in conjunction with the STEM framework. Click the button below to view the STEM Framework.

View Texas STEM Education Framework