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The NC STEM Center is a Web Portal for all things related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in North Carolina
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U.S. Department of Education releases National Assessment of Educational Progress ↴
Nation's latest report card shows progress in NC
The U.S. Department of Education shows that North Carolina students are ahead of the nation in eighth grade math and tracking with their peers in other tested subjects. The National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, is administered nationally to fourth and eighth graders every two years in the subjects of reading and math. Known as the Nation’s Report Card, NAEP measures student achievement using a representative sample of schools and students. The 2024 data shows no significant change in North Carolina students’ scale scores in any area since 2022, and three of the four tested areas remain below pre-pandemic levels. However, the percentage of students scoring at or above the "proficient" level has increased for both fourth and eighth grade math since 2022. See how North Carolina scored.
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Opportunities ↴
Explore NC STEM Center
 Do you have an opportunity or program doing great work to promote STEM in North Carolina? Now you can post your special events, summer camps, and afterschool programs for us to promote all year long. We invite you to create an account to get started today!
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STEM Spotlight ↴
Duck, Duck, Who?
 Discover duck species that live in the Southeast and learn about their amazing adaptation on Feb. 27 with a live webinar hosted by ecoEXPLORE at the North Carolina Arboretum. This virtual event highlights ecoEXPLORE’s newest field focus: the Duck Badge!
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2025 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year ↴
Regional Principal of the Year finalists named for North Carolina
 Nine principals from across North Carolina have been chosen as regional Principals of the Year. On May 16, one will be named the 2025 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year at a ceremony in Cary. → View finalists
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Citizen Schools ↴
Voices United for Inclusive School Community Engagement
 Citizen schools will host this webinar on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. to share ideas about the long-lasting impact of diverse and equitable school community engagement. Discussions will unpack strategies to establish and maintain trust between students, parents, educators and community partners, while exploring approaches to ensure all voices are heard and valued. → Read more
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Use your talent to help identify future STEM researchers ↴
Volunteers needed for evaluating Summer Ventures applications
 Calling all volunteers who can help evaluate student application essays for the Summer Ventures in Science and Math program. STEM professionals or educators can help virtually by reading applications. CEU documentation can be provided. → Fill out the interest form
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North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics ↴
2025 Teaching Contemporary Mathematics Conference
 Have you been searching for a way to make math relevant to your students in their everyday lives? Then join NCSSM on their Durham campus Feb. 28 and March 1 for TCM 2025, where participants will focus on mathematical modeling and ways for educators to enhance their students' mathematical understanding by solving real-world problems! → Learn more
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SERVE Center and NCDPI ↴
Building Engineers in K-5 Classrooms Conference
 The SERVE Center at UNC Greensboro will host a free STEM conference for elementary educators on May 5 at the Greenville Convention Center. Use the link to learn more. → Register now
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Feb. 15, 2025 ↴
STEMwork Sprint
Spring registration for STEMwork Sprint from Kenan Fellows is now open through Feb. 15. → More |
Feb. 20-21, 2025 ↴
Science For All Summit
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center's Science for All Summit is Feb. 20-21 in Chapel Hill. → More |
April 2025 ↴
NC Science Festival
The state's biggest celebration of science happens every April. Get involved today! → More |
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Have STEM News or Event to share?
The NC STEM Center is a project of the NC STEM Learning Network, a statewide effort through the North Carolina Science, Mathematics & Technology (SMT) Education Center in collaboration with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, North Carolina Community College System, and UNC General Administration.
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NC STEM
Phone: + 1 919 991 5111
P.O. Box 13901
Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709
www.ncstemcenter.org
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