New Forum, Journey to the Stars, Educator Recognition & Scholarships
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☃ Happy February!
Hello, {{Constituent First Name}}, Please see January's updates from the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub.
✨In this edition: New Online Forum, Journey to the Stars Save the Date, Educator Recognition & PD opportunities, and many scholarships!
STEM Hub News and Updates
🌟 Our New Online Forum is Live! 🌟
The STEM Hub is thrilled to introduce a dynamic space where educators and industry partners can come together to: ✨ Connect and collaborate ✨ Share resources, strategies, and opportunities ✨ Ask questions and exchange ideas
⭐ Save the Date: Journey to the Stars Conference: Helping Your Learners Reach New Heights - April 5, 2025
Join us on April 5, 2025 as we continue to help our young learners reach new heights in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Early Literacy!
Focus Areas: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children
Sessions: Set One & Set Two training sessions available in English and Spanish
Resources: Local and state-wide resources for educators
Giveaways: Free books for all who attend
Tracks: STEAM, Infant/Toddler/Preschool/School Age, Early Literacy
👉For more information, contact Child Care Partners at 541-506-6131 or ccp@cgcc.edu
Educator Recognition
⭐Educator Spotlight
Have an educator you would like to nominate for our monthly Educator Spotlight?Let us know! Email Nicole at ntolmie@cgesd.k12.or.us
⭐Nominations for Regional, State, and National Awards are Being Accepted
🏆TechStart Technology Award: Nominate a Tech Start Teacher (OR/WA)👉Link Here
🏆Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching: Nominate an Outstanding 7-12 Science Educator 👉 Link Here
🏆Nominate an Oregon Teacher of the Year👉 Link Here
Educator Opportunities
👨🏫K-12 Educators: AI After Dark - Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI
Lead the charge in integrating AI responsibly in schools! This 3-week virtual professional development series helps administrators navigate the challenges and opportunities of AI in education. Gain insights into ethical use, equity, and compliance to build trust and transparency in your school community.
👉For Questions: Contact Jenn at jhart@cgesd.k12.or.us
🧠K-12 Educators: Join the Artificial Intelligence Innovators Forum!
This AI Innovators Forum will provide facilitated opportunities for education leaders across our regions to collaboratively problem-solve and learn together!
📆2025 BIPOC Summer Conference for Oregon Educators!
K-12 Educators from across the state are invited to join this year's BIPOC Summer Conference and build a lasting community of support! Attendees will have an opportunity to network, learn, and empower one another. Priority will be given to classified and licensed educator staff who identify as Black, Indigenious, and People of Color serving rural public schools. This conference is FREE! Registration, Lodging, and Meals are provided at no cost to attendees.
Dates & Location: June 20-22, 2025, Salishan Lodge in Lincoln City, OR
💡MS/HS Educators: STEM Educator Solar Plus Storage Institute
Registration is now open for the Solar Plus Storage Institute. This year's institute will run from July 29-31st in Maidson, WI. Educators will be guided through hands-on lessons designed to teach students the fundamentals behind energy storage systems and how solar + energy storage works as a whole, giving your students an introduction to this booming industry.
When & Where: July 29-31, 2025, Commercial Avenue Campus, Madison, WI
$600 stipend will be mailed to the participant after the institute is completed
Hotel accommodations in downtown Madison for two nights provided, along with breakfast and lunch (4 nights if the participant needs to fly)
$1200 of lab equipment free of charge. This can be taken home the same day or it will be mailed to the address provided
More Educator PD Opportunities from the STEM Hub! Be sure to see all of our professional development opportunites on our Websiteand Facebookpage!
Educator Resources
🔍Lending Library: Featured Item of the Month: Squishy Circuits!
Squishy Circuits use conductive & insulating play dough to teach the basics of electrical circuits! Our Lending Library set contains 10 kits, an ideal way to introduce electronics to PreK-Elementary-aged students!
Items are available for use at no-charge to educators across our 5-county region and include delivery to/from your school.
☀️HS: Patterns FREE Professional Development and Summer Workshops!
The Portland Metro STEM Partnership (PMSP) and Greater Oregon STEM Hub (GO STEM) are offering free professional learning opportunities for High School Science for All "Patterns" Physics, Chemistry, and Biology courses. Oregon teachers will be paid $50/hour to attend. Information on the week-long summer workshops is also included.
🌳Oregon Agriculture In the Classroom: Agriculture in the Classroom is a nationwide educational program designed to help students develop an understanding that agriculture is the source of our food, clothing, shelter and other essentials. Explore just some of their great resources!
Enter the Oregon Ag Fest essay contestby March 7th to be entered to win a free field trip or fun inquiry box for your classroom!
Register your classroom for the 2025 Literacy Project - K-4 classrooms can explore agriculture through reading an agriculturally-themed book alongside a lesson developed to reinforce the message of the book.
GeoFest Conference - Geofest is a great opportunity for K-12 educators to discover new and exciting curriculum to use in their Social Science courses. Register Online by February 22nd!
Career Connected Learning Opportunities
👷♀️MS/HS Educators: Get Ready for National CTE Month in February! National CTE Month in February celebrates Career and Technical Education, highlighting its impact on high-skill, high-wage careers. The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) offers resources like promotional materials and event ideas, while the ODE CTE Communications Toolkit provides tools to advocate for continued support and funding for CTE programs.#ThisIsCTE 👉Access the ODE Toolkit HERE
🎒MS/HS Students: Join the FEMA Youth Preparedness Council
Interested in making a difference in your community? Students in grades 8-11 are eligible to apply to join the FEMA Youth Prepaparedness Council! Students will gain professional skills and contribute to the national conversation about disaster preparedness.
🧰Gorge MakerSpace - Explore Youth & Family Classes
Explore youth & family classes offered by Gorge MakerSpace in White Salmon, WA. Check out the "After School Open Shop" class every Thursday from 3:15-5:15 pm!
FVRL's Featured Resource: Fiero Code is a self-guided online learning tool for ages 8 through adult, covering common programming languages. Learn to code with fun activities!
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