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STEM Education Companies & Organizations

Planning out STEM programming often involves schools stitching together a patchwork of separate vendors for curriculum, equipment,…

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Project Based Learning in Primary School: Kindergarten Through 2nd Grade

Project Based Learning (PBL) has continued to gain attention in K-12 education for its ability to achieve two major goals: teach core…

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NC State Superintendent Catherine Truitt Cuts the Ribbon at Southside Ashpole Elementary's SmartLab in Rowland, NC

Back to School: Celebrating and Showcasing Your SmartLab

For many schools, the SmartLab is a hub of excitement! The endless possibilities and unique approach to learning draws students of all…

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Visit A Lab

Ready to start planning your own SmartLab? We’re excited to hear from…

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SmartLab Wins 2022 STEM/STEAM Instructional Solution of the Year

Last week, SmartLab was awarded STEM/STEAM Instructional Solution of the Year by the Institute for Education…

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10 Project Based Learning (PBL) Examples

If you’ve spent any amount of time in a K–12 classroom, you’ve likely heard about project-based learning…

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Project-Based Learning & SEL – the Most Important Things You Can Teach Students | SmartLab Learning

Children go to school to learn more than their ABC’s and 123’s. Social-emotional skills are just as important as…

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Rising to the Challenge

The learners at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) in Chattanooga, TN started the new school year with a brand new SmartLab…

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Award-Winning Video: Wilder Elementary School

Give a round of applause for Littleton, Colorado’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School! They have been awarded first place our…

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Ursuline Academy Is Staying Relevant

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a…

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Connecting In-Person and Remote Learners

One of the best things about learning in a SmartLab is that students collaborate and create vibrant, active…

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A Note to Educators: You Inspire the Extraordinary

Hi! I’m Ashley Mathis, the new CEO at Creative Learning Systems. Yes, I’m just starting my new role this week, but I feel like I…

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