Score with STEM Returns with STEM Series This SpringScore with STEM brings hands-on STEM learning and career exploration to Cleveland with a series of exciting events: Request free tickets to the Cleveland Charge on March 3 at 11 AM, andOffer STEM experiences as an exhibitor on March 27 from 10 AM–1 PM ahead of the Cavaliers’ 7:30 PM tip-off—connecting students and families to real-world STEM through the energy of game day. Learn More
Skip the Cold, Not the Fun: 70 Free Indoor Places to Explore Across Ohio This WinterFrom world-class museums to quirky hidden gems and libraries galore, this statewide list highlights 70 free indoor attractions where you can stay warm, learn something new, and make winter in Ohio way more interesting—no parka required. Learn More
MAGNET Lays Off Nearly Half Its Staff After Federal Funding FreezeOhio’s largest Manufacturing Extension Partnership has cut 37 of 76 employees after a Trump administration funding freeze stalled already-approved federal and state dollars—forcing MAGNET to continue operating as a nonprofit, but no longer as an official MEP. Learn More
What States Get Wrong About AI in Education—and How to Fix ItA new analysis from The Learning Agency finds that while most states now have AI guidance for schools, it’s heavy on theory and light on action—arguing states must move faster on vetted tools, educator training, infrastructure, clear integrity policies, and real implementation support if AI is going to improve learning rather than confuse it. Learn More
Resources to Support Researchers and Scholars Under Threat in the U.S.The Committee on Human Rights highlights a comprehensive set of legal, digital security, advocacy, and academic freedom resources to help researchers and scholars prevent, navigate, and respond to targeted attacks related to their work. Learn More
Making AI a Force for Good in SchoolsIn a Q&A for the Fast Company Impact Council, education leaders argue that AI can truly benefit students only when schools prioritize evidence, coherence with instructional goals, educator input, and clear guardrails around equity, privacy, and effectiveness. Learn More
With the Child Poverty Rate Expected to Climb, New Efforts Emerge to RespondWith child poverty affecting more than 9 million U.S. children and expected to climb further, new data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows states, philanthropic organizations, and advocacy groups mobilizing to blunt the impact of federal cuts—though leaders warn these efforts alone won’t fully replace lost national support. Learn More
STEM Playbook Expands Movement-Based Afterschool STEM to the BronxChildren’s Arts and Science Workshops and STEM Playbook have launched a new afterschool STEM pilot in the Bronx, combining hands-on, play-driven learning with real-world career exploration to build confidence and curiosity in students through movement and creativity. Learn More
Strengthening America’s Talent Pipeline to Power Workforce Resilience – Report from JPMorganChaseA new report from the JPMorganChase PolicyCenter outlines how federal and state policy reforms—focused on apprenticeships, employer-led training, public-private partnerships, and closing the digital skills gap—are essential to addressing critical workforce shortages and strengthening U.S. economic and national resilience. Learn More
$1 Million on the Line: The Mott Million Dollar Challenge Invites K–12 Innovators to Pitch Big IdeasFunded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Mott Million Dollar Challenge invites students in grades K–12 from across the U.S. to pitch a business or social-impact idea for a chance to win part of a $1 million prize pool, with entries due February 27, 2026. Learn More
Free College Credit STEM Classes for High School Students—Now Enrolling at Tri-CCuyahoga Community College’s Youth Technology Academy is offering free College Credit Plus STEM courses for grades 9–12—covering robotics, drones, construction, AutoCAD, and more—with weekly Wednesday classes, dinner included, starting January 28 at Tri-C’s Advanced Technology Training Center. Learn More | Zoom Info Session January 21; 4-5 pm
Girls Who Code at Case Western: Spring 2026 Arduino & Python Workshops Now OpenThe Case Western Reserve University Girls Who Code Club is offering free, in-person Spring 2026 workshops in Arduino circuitry and Python programming—welcoming all experience levels to build hands-on coding skills with real-world applications in tech, data, and engineering. Learn More
CMSD Hosts College Readiness Night to Help Students Plan Their Next StepsCleveland Metropolitan School District invites students and families to College Readiness Night on January 21–22, offering guidance on the high school transition, College Credit Plus, college applications, scholarships, and FAFSA support as scholars plan for future opportunities. Register Here
Applications Open for Appalachian Ohio Scholarship OpportunitiesThe Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is now accepting applications for more than 50 scholarship funds serving students across its 32-county region, with all materials due online by February 15, 2026. Learn more
Ohio EPA Opens Runoff Reduction Grant Applications for 2026–27The Ohio EPA is now accepting proposals from eligible municipalities for chloride reduction grants—up to $75,000 per applicant—to fund road salt runoff solutions that protect drinking water, streams, and groundwater, with applications due February 6, 2026. Learn More
Takeda Grant Supports Stronger STEM Foundations for StudentsTakeda’s investment is helping strengthen early STEM learning by expanding hands-on, real-world experiences that build curiosity, confidence, and long-term pathways into science and innovation. Learn more about the Building STEM foundations grant and its rolling acceptance deadline
2026 Summer Learning Awards Now Open: $10K Grants for High-Impact ProgramsThe New York Life Foundation’s Excellence in Summer Learning Award recognizes outstanding summer programs with $10,000 grants, national recognition, and professional visibility for organizations advancing safe, engaging, and effective learning experiences for youth. Learn More
New NSF Grant Opportunity: Advancing K–12 Math Through Research & DataNSF is accepting proposals for its CAMEL program, supporting large-scale research collaborations to improve K–12 math learning through data, technology, and education research; Phase I proposals are due March 11, 2026, with a webinar on January 6 to learn more. Learn More
Rural Technology & Assistive Technology Grants — Rolling Applications OpenThis national grant opportunity provides $500–$2,500 awards to U.S. public schools and organizations for rural technology education and assistive technology projects, with applications reviewed every 30–60 days and no fixed deadline. Learn More
New York Life Foundation Aim High Grants: $20K Awards for Middle School OST Programs — Apply by Feb. 6, 2026The New York Life Foundation’s Aim High Grant Program is offering forty $20,000 grants to eligible afterschool and summer programs serving low-income middle school youth nationwide, with applications due Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Learn More
Youth summer math program grantsAMS Young Scholars Program is offering $2,500–$15,000 grants to support multi-week summer math programs for talented high school students, with at least half of funds dedicated to student scholarships and a January 22, 2026 deadline. Learn More
Apple Opens 2026 Swift Student Challenge for Young InnovatorsSubmissions for Apple’s annual Swift Student Challenge run February 6–28, 2026, giving student developers the chance to showcase their creativity through app playgrounds and compete for recognition at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. Learn More
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