STEM Learning in Georgia
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Georgia’s Commitment to Education
Georgia’s Student Bill of Rights guarantees every student access to a 21st-century education, including computer science, STEM/STEAM, and career and technical education aligned to their interests and passions. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) brings this vision to life by committing to graduating students who are “ready to learn, ready to live, and ready to lead.”
But what does this mean in the everyday classroom?
Georgia schools prepare students for tomorrow’s careers. Combining project-based learning with high-quality, standards-aligned STEM/STEAM education not only makes learning more engaging and relevant, but also imparts the skills students need to succeed in STEM roles. This approach drives active learning, where students tackle real-world problems and create innovative solutions through project-based learning.
Starting STEM education early builds a strong foundation for long-term success. It allows students to engage in authentic learning experiences and develop critical workplace skills. As they advance, they gain hands-on experience with the technology shaping today’s STEM fields of today and the future.
Let’s work together to ignite curiosity and passion in tomorrow’s innovators.
SmartLab Learning In Georgia
Support Your Future Problem-Solvers
To prepare learners for the 21st century workplace, the Georgia Department of Education has made a strong commitment to furthering STEM and Career and Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) initiatives throughout the state. SmartLab students prepare for future pathways through age-appropriate STEM exposure and project-based learning.
Each student builds both agency and collaboration skills by developing solutions to real-world challenges alongside a partner.
The result is a balanced, sustainable STEM initiative that fuels your CTAE program for generations.
Learn more about the research and philosophy behind SmartLab.
SmartLab learning environments support STEM education goals in Georgia by providing:
Hands-on learning
Driven by project-based learning philosophy, SmartLab connects the conceptual to the tangible in new and exciting ways.
Student-led engagements
When students take charge of projects that matter to them, engagement and academic performance improves.
Cross-curricular connections
The SmartLab helps students begin to see how their education relates to their own lives, their career interests, and the world around them.
Holistic SEL opportunities
While connecting with core academic concepts, students engage their social-emotional abilities to work together, practice active listening, struggle productively, and make themselves understood.
Educator support
Every SmartLab facilitator receives comprehensive instruction on the course content and technology, plus access to resources and ongoing professional development.
SmartLab Standards Alignment
Preparing GA Learners for Academic Success
SmartLab learning environments are designed to support all students with hands-on, project-based learning experiences that are aligned with the following national and state-specific standards:
- Georgia’s K–12 Mathematics Standards: Students prepare for life through hands-on, engaging mathematics experiences. | See Details
- Next Generation Science Standards: Practical learning engagements bring core science concepts to three-dimensional life. | See Details
- International Society for Technology in Education Standards: Empowered with access to innovative tools—and the agency to explore their applications—students grow into their roles as digital citizens. | See Details
SmartLabs in Georgia
See which Georgia schools and districts have implemented SmartLab learning solutions.
Richmond County School District
Rock Springs Christian Academy
Scott Elementary School
Virginia Highlands Elementary
Garden Hills Elementary
St Peter Claver Regional
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Central Fellowship Christian Academy
Blessed Sacrament School
Discover Your Funding Options
SmartLab has helped public, private, rural, urban, large, and small schools secure funding.
SmartLab Funding Guide
Fuel your STEM initiatives with comprehensive funding strategies
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Equitable STEM Programming Made Possible
Meet the private donors working to make SmartLab Learning accessible to all.
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You don’t have to go it alone — the CLS team can help you with the grant search and application process.
Let’s TalkActive Grants & Funding Partners
These organizations and donors are working to improve access to STEM learning opportunities in the state of Georgia.
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