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Starlab Named a Tech & Learning Best of 2025 Award Winner
ENGLEWOOD, CO—January 28, 2026 – Starlab®, a part of the Science Interactive Group, has been named a Best...
Starlab Named a 2025 Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence Winner
ENGLEWOOD, CO—September 17, 2025 – Starlab®, a part of the Science Interactive Group, has been named a 2025...
From Starlab to Scientific Literacy: 5 Ways to Fund Starlab for a Brighter Future
All it takes is one spark of curiosity…one moment of inspiration…one immersive learning experience to set students on...
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WVSU Extension & Starlab: Expanding Access to STEM Education in Underserved Communities Across 15 Counties
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign & Starlab: Bringing Astronomy into Rural and Urban Classrooms
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Fostering an Immersive STEM Learning Experience for Elementary Students at Danbury Public Schools
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Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching
For more than 60 years, the Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) has presented the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, or CAST. Over the years, CAST has evolved into the preeminent, must-attend event for thousands of science educators and advocates from across Texas and the entire Southwest.
International Society for Technology in Education
ISTELive is one of the world’s most comprehensive edtech events, attended by a global contingent of education leaders, teachers, coaches, librarians/media specialists and more.
National School Board Association
This national event brings together education leaders from across the country, offering a unique opportunity to learn about best governance practices, gain insights into child development, and explore cutting-edge programs and technology to enrich student learning.
National Science Teaching Association
Join us for four days of unparalleled inspiration, learning, and connection at the nation’s best and most engaging professional learning event for science educators. Discover best practices and strategies to help shape the future of your work.
Future of Education Technology Conference
Connect, learn, and expand your expertise in the K12 landscape and beyond. Experience the convergence of innovation and inspiration.
Funding resources
VWR Foundation
The VWR Foundation provides STEM grants to schools supporting initiatives for grades K-12 that go beyond the textbook, scholarships for students attending science-related camps, or grant programs to provide training for science teachers.
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Voya Unsung Heroes Grant
Grants are given to K-12 educators utilizing new teaching methods and techniques that improve learning. Each year, 50 finalists are selected to receive a $2,000 grant, payable to both the winning teacher and his or her school. At least one grant is awarded in each of the 50 states, provided at least one qualified application was received from each state.
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Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards
The Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards provide grant money for technology in the classroom to promote the innovative use of data-collection technology.
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Verizon Foundation Grants
Verizon’s funding priorities are STEM education for K-12 youth and domestic violence education and prevention for youth, women and older adults.
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Toshiba America Foundation
Toshiba America Foundation’s mission is to provide teachers with additional funds to support classroom projects. After school, summer projects, and independent study projects are not eligible. The Foundation strongly encourages projects planned and led by individual teachers or teams of teachers for their own classrooms.
Many successful grantees have designed projects that tap into the natural curiosity of their students, enable students to frame their own scientific questions, and incorporate the expertise of community partners.
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Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
A school is eligible for Title 1 funding if at least 40 percent of students are from low-income families, based on the US Census definition of low-income. Requesting a Title 1 grant involves an application process. In the application, a school must describe how the funds would be used to improve academic performance.