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
Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory 2025–2026 Schedule
The Texas Education Agency and Learning Undefeated are excited to announce the Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory schedule for the 2025–2026 school year. We had 1,024 individuals apply for a visit during the application window, representing all 20 educational regions. All campuses that submitted applications have been informed of their status. The applicant, principal, and superintendent from each of the selected campuses received email notifications confirming their selection. Click here to view the 2025–2026 schedule.
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. Registration links have been provided below by session focus. Future engagement sessions will be announced through newsletters.
Week of August 11–15, 2025:
TEKS Guide 101 Grades K–2 August 11, 2025 from 3:30-4:30 P.M. (Central) Registration
TEKS Guide 101 Grades 3–5 August 13, 2025 from 3:30-4:30 P.M. (Central) Registration
TEKS Guide 101 Grades 6–8 August 14, 2025 from 4:00-5:00 P.M. (Central) Registration
Week of August 18–22, 2025:
TEKS Guide 101 Administrators August 20, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 P.M. (Central) Registration
TEKS Guide 101 Grades K–2 (Repeat Session) August 20, 2025 from 3:30-4:30 P.M. (Central) Registration
TEKS Guide 101 Grades 3–5 (Repeat Session) August 21, 2025 from 3:30-4:30 P.M. (Central) Registration
TEKS Guide 101 Grades 6–8 (Repeat Session) August 21, 2025 from 4:30-5:30 P.M. (Central) Registration
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
Other Resources
Michelle Sedberry
Statewide STEM Coordinator
michelle.sedberry@tea.texas.gov