NEOSTEM Now | April 4, 2026 The 90/10 Gap: New Research Highlights Growing Disparities in Student Achievement Since 2005 A new study from the Annenberg Institute at Brown University reveals that the academic gap between America’s highest- and lowest-performing students has widened significantly over the last two decades, driven largely
NEOSTEM Now | March 27, 2026 TODAY – Score with STEM with the Cleveland Cavs Join us TODAY from 10 AM–1 PM for a free, hands-on STEM experience designed to connect students and families to the real-world science, tech, and engineering behind the game. From interactive exhibits on the arena
NEOSTEM Now | March 13, 2026 Score with STEM with the Cleveland Cavs on March 27 Join us on March 27 from 10 AM–1 PM for a free, hands-on STEM experience designed to connect students and families to the real-world science, tech, and engineering behind the game. From interactive exhibits
NEOSTEM Now | March 13, 2026 National, State Data Point to Slow Pace of Pandemic Recovery While student learning returned to a more typical pace during the 2021-22 school year, new national and state data reveal that achievement still lags significantly behind pre-pandemic levels, suggesting a full recovery may extend
NEOSTEM and the Cleveland Cavaliers recently convened a specialized webinar for all Score with STEM exhibitors to review the final operational roadmap for our upcoming event on March 27th. Whether you are a returning partner or joining us for the first time, please review this summary to ensure your team
NEOSTEM Now | March 6, 2026 Record-Breaking Hoops: NEOSTEM at the Cleveland Charge STEM Day The Cleveland Charge made history at Public Hall with a record-breaking STEM Day, where nearly 7,000 students engaged in a high-octane mix of pro basketball, drone competition from Davis Maritime and Aerospace High School, and
On March 3, 2026, history was made at Cleveland Public Hall as the Cleveland Charge hosted its largest-ever School Day with STEM. This was a massive activation of the Northeast Ohio STEM Ecosystem and a win for STEM. By the Numbers Innovation Center Court The highlight of the day was
NEOSTEM Now | Feb. 27, 2026 Cleveland’s Economy Is Steady — But Not Keeping Pace Greater Cleveland is seeing gains in jobs, income, and full-time employment, but slow population growth, lower educational attainment, and high child poverty continue to hold the region back compared with peer metros. Learn More DOL Unveils
NEOSTEM Now | Feb. 20, 2026 Ohio’s Next Move: Bridging the Gap Between Graduation and the Modern Workforce While Ohio is a national leader in providing college credit access and flexible mastery-based learning, a new XQ report warns that state leaders must now prioritize “durable skills” like critical thinking and
