Region 15 ESC is excited to announce the inception of the Region 15 STEM EcosySTEM! The STEM EcosySTEM is a new partnership opportunity involving schools, parents, STEM education providers, community members, and businesses in preparing students for future STEM careers. In conjunction with the Texas Education Agency and Texas EcosySTEM, the Region 15 EcosySTEM will work to:

• Vertically align Pre-K-12 STEM programs
• Increase communication about STEM opportunities
• Connect districts to STEM information and tools
• Increase local business and community partnerships around STEM
• Be an active part of the STEM community in Texas

Texas Education Agency State-Wide Definition for Pre-K-20 STEM Education

The Texas Education Agency has defined STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education as a method of hands-on teaching and learning where students learn to apply academic content by creatively solving real-world problems with innovative design-based thinking to prepare students for future career opportunities. This definition is aligned to the national STEM research as well as the 2018 federal definition for STEM education released in the executive report, Charting a Course for Success: America's Strategy for STEM Education.