Blog: STEM Education Insights and Classroom Tips from Pitsco

Where Grit Meets Gears: Lessons from Robotics Competitions
Where Grit Meets Gears: Lessons from Robotics Competitions
Pitsco Education

When educators consider “tech for good”, little compares to robotics.  While our imaginations may lead us to believe robots to be a humanoid collection of metallic parts (thanks, Transformers), they’re...

Equity in Science Education: How Smart Science Makes Real Labs Possible Anywhere
Equity in Science Education: How Smart Science Makes Real Labs Possible Anywhere
Pitsco Education

Labs are one of the most effective ways to boost student engagement in science – and engagement is an endemic concern: according to Discovery Education’s 2024–2025 Insights Report, nearly half of...

From a Dream to Hands-On STEAM: Expanding Opportunities for Young Learners
From a Dream to Hands-On STEAM: Expanding Opportunities for Young Learners
Pitsco Education

It’s no secret that hands-on STEM is transformational for high schoolers—giving them not just technical skills, but the confidence to lead, solve problems, and innovate. That’s why Texas’s Katy ISD...

STEM teacher spotlight: Project-based learning that fuels discovery
STEM teacher spotlight: Project-based learning that fuels discovery
Pitsco Education

Iesha McDonnell: Turning a Project-Based Classroom Into a Haven for Discovery  At Lacey Academy, a K—8 school in Little Rock, Arkansas, educator Iesha McDonnell has created a home of her...

Soft Skills in STEM Learning: Lakeview Elementary’s Pitsco Journey
Soft Skills in STEM Learning: Lakeview Elementary’s Pitsco Journey
Pitsco Education

Educators are often celebrated as our nation’s quiet heroes – dedicated, inventive, and unwavering in their commitment to helping others succeed. They are role models who shape the future for...

STEM Competition Prep With Practice Tools for Teams
STEM Competition Prep With Practice Tools for Teams
Pitsco Education

The STEM competition space is more than your typical high-stakes fun. 86% of FIRST® alumnae go on to declare majors in STEM by their second year in college, despite many...