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Too Cool to Play? Resisting the Pressure to “Grow Up”

Before joining Creative Learning Systems, I taught STEM at a private middle school. I know, popular media often portrays middle school as…

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Engaging Middle School Students Through STEM Ed

Saint Junipero Serra Catholic School made this video showcasing their SmartLab HQ that caters to learners of all abilities from grades…

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New STEAM Education Labs in Southern California Catholic School

Director of Technology, Beth Thomas, described a SmartLab HQ as “Learning playgrounds for the students.” St. Junipero Serra…

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Bank Sponsors Indiana Middle School with a STEM Lab and Broadcast Studio

“We’re trying to teach kids to think creatively and problem-solve as well as using 21st-century skills.” —Bill Welling,…

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SmartLab Students Recognized by State Legislature for STEM Projects

Students from James Hart Middle School in Homewood District 153 were celebrated in the Illinois state capitol last week! Students Aaron…

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South Dakota Middle School Learns Next-Generation Skills with STEM Activities

“Twenty-five years ago, computer class consisted of not much more than typing practice and playing Oregon Trail. Today, students are…

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STEM Education Charges Ahead in Chicago Middle School SmartLab HQ

“We knew our students would love it and we had to get our hands on it,” said Simmons’ Principal Tracy Flood regarding her…

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This is Science?!

This is a fun time of year at Creative Learning Systems. All of our hard work over the summer is rewarded as learners see their…

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SmartLab HQs Thriving at Aldine ISD

The Aldine Independent School District in Houston, TX is excited about the intermediate and middle school SmartLab HQ programs they…

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SmartLab HQs Providing New Opportunities for Tukwila Students

We recently partnered with Tukwila School District in Washington to help them fulfill their STEAM initiatives by implement SmartLab HQs at…

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New SmartLab Video from East Troy School District

This fantastic video from East Troy Community School District in Wisconsin does a terrific job explaining how learning is different in a…

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James Hart Celebrates SmartLab Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations to James Hart School of Homewood, IL! They recently held their official SmartLab HQ ribbon cutting and more than 100…

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