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

To ensure our students are prepared for this future workforce, The Texas Education Agency 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 Resource Available

Engineering Design Challenge Planning Guide
This guide helps educators create cross-curricular engineering design challenges aligned with the science TEKS. It supports real-world problem solving by integrating multiple subjects and includes:

A graphic organizer for standards alignment
A content crosswalk for interdisciplinary connections
STEM career highlights tied to student expectations
Ideas for engaging stakeholders

Kindergarten Engineering Design Challenge Planning Guide (PDF)
Grade 1 Engineering Design Challenge Planning Guide (PDF)
Grade 2 Engineering Design Challenge Planning Guide (PDF)
Grade 3 Engineering Design Challenge Planning Guide (PDF)
Grade 4 Engineering Design Challenge Planning Guide (PDF)
Grade 5 Engineering Design Challenge Planning Guide (PDF)

Technology Applications TEKS Guide is Live

The Technology Applications TEKS Guide provides educators across the state with a common understanding of the technology applications standards, including a deep dive in each standard, vertical alignments, and cross-curricular connections with core and enrichment content areas. TEA will have webinars to support educators in navigating the TEKS Guide and using the components effectively. Future engagement sessions will be announced through newsletters.

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