SmartLab Goes to China

Written by Ann Sullivan

In 1987, we made history by creating the first STEM lab in a U.S. public school. Now, the company is poised to break new ground by installing the first STEM lab in the People’s Republic of China. This exciting development is the result of a new joint venture with Beijing’s Zonekey Education Technology Company.

Explaining why the company chose to partner with Zonekey for its first international joint venture, Matthew Dickstein, CEO of Creative Learning Systems said, “We needed to find the right partner. Zonekey is well respected and established.”

Zonekey’s CEO, Dongmao Song remarked, “In China, it is well known that American people started STEM education.” He added, “There over 400,000 schools in China [with] over 200 million students, so China is a big market.”

The first pilot programs in China are expected to open in early 2016.

Read more about this exciting development for the company here.

Ann Sullivan

Ann Sullivan is the Creative Director at SmartLab, leading brand strategy and creative development to expand SmartLab’s presence in schools across America. A former art educator in the Greater New York City area, she brings a deep understanding of student-centered learning and the power of creativity to strengthen learning outcomes. At SmartLab, she shapes the company’s voice, visual identity, and storytelling, helping communicate SmartLab’s impact in preparing students for the future.

SmartLab Goes to China

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