Recent Press Releases

SunPowered Student Challenge invests in future of Kansas energy

Inaugural statewide competition connects high schoolers with local industry

TOPEKA, KS (February 12, 2024) – Kansas students joined forces in the first annual SunPowered Student Challenge, a statewide solar energy competition founded by the Kansas Electric Cooperatives (KEC), Heartland REC, Ten80 Education, and Pitsco . . .

Pitsco’s Echo Drone fills the educational gap

New Section 889-compliant drone available to teach CTE and technology skills

PITTSBURG, KS (January 22, 2024) – Pitsco Education’s drone continuum has been strengthened with the addition of its new proprietary drone: the Echo. The Echo Drone appears on the market in a time when affordable indoor drones are hard to . . .

Pitsco Education recognizes educator excellence and announces 2023-24 Ambassador Group

Thirty educators selected to participate in group charged with conversing about, collaborating in, and shepherding ideation, development, and facilitation of STEM education activities and resources

PITTSBURG, KS (September 8, 2023) – Pitsco Education is proud to announce the newest members of the organization’s The Ambassador Group (TAG) for 2023-2024. Comprised of 30 incredible, devoted educators from across the country, this group . . .

Pitsco Education’s participation in KEEP Programs expands hands-on learning options for Kansas families

Pitsco Education, a KEEP-approved vendor, provides coding, robotics, and STEM products to help more Kansas students have access to experiences that can build a foundation for learning, problem-solving, and curiosity. PITTSBURG, KS (September 5, . . .

Winners Announced for “Educators Pick Best of STEM^® 2023” Awards

Innovative STEM products chosen as best-in-class for teaching and learning

The Teich Group and Catapult X announce the winners of the Educators Pick Best of STEM^® 2023 Awards , the only awards program judged by STEM educators. The awards program, operated in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association . . .

Pitsco Education announces new brand, STEAMbright Co.

Entering the direct-to-consumer market with engaging STEAM kits for curious kids of all ages

PITTSBURG, KS (August 1, 2022) – As education has evolved, especially rapidly in the last few years, we recognize learning can happen anywhere, and we want to make sure experiential learning is available everywhere – at home, at play, any . . .