Schools and organizations are encouraged to partner with their local Farm Bureau for $1,000 grants to start or grow K–12 agricultural literacy programs. Grant applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now open and will close on June 12.

The AGCVA Valley District Zachary Fletchall Memorial Construction Scholarship honors the legacy of Zachary Fletchall of Harman Construction. Two or more $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to students or career changers residing in the Valley District who are pursuing careers in construction.

Siemens is launching the Pathways to Learning Engineering middle school pilot, featuring the project-based Exploring the World of Engineering curriculum. Educators can sign up for a one-day virtual training and optional 1:1 sessions running through summer to December.

The Virginia STEM Education Metric provides guidance and support in defining high-quality STEM education for in-school and out-of-school programs, school divisions, schools, and educators. It is intended to help administrators identify strengths and opportunities for growth within STEM programs in order to support planning, implementation, and continuous improvement.

A leading open-access journal publishing research on STEM teaching, learning, and innovation across all educational levels. Publication fee: approximately $2,090 USD.

A peer-reviewed journal focused on practical innovations, research, and best practices in STEM teaching and learning. Publication fee: $795 USD for up to 12 formatted pages, plus $65 per additional page.

Publishes interdisciplinary research on STEM teaching, learning, and student development. Cost: Free to publish under the subscription model; Open Access available for an additional APC at $3,490.

Features scholarly research that advances understanding of STEM education through studies on teaching practices, student learning, and curriculum development. Publication cost: Free to publish with no submission or publication fees.

An open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes research on STEM teaching, learning, policy, and innovation for educators, researchers, and practitioners worldwide. Publication cost: Free—no submission or publication fees.

An international, open-access journal that publishes research on STEM education, educational leadership, and management practices. Publication cost: $100 USD APC after acceptance; no submission fee.

A multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that publishes research, reviews, and practitioner perspectives on STEM education, policy, and practice. Publication cost: Free—no submission fees or article processing charges (APCs).

Provides a platform for researchers and educators to share scholarship on STEM education, instructional practices, and emerging educational trends. Publication cost: $30 USD upon acceptance.

If you are in Waynesboro, Staunton, Crozet, and surrounding areas — check out the summer camps offered by Juice Works 3D Innovation Academy in partnership with Iron Cross Robotics! They offering two unique summer camps for kids ages 8–14.

Students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Chantilly High School, and Langley High School, we have been developing O-Seal, an autonomous system that detects and seals leaks inside pressurized water pipes without any excavation or service disruption.

Free ready-to-use Career Tours that show students the real careers behind the tech they use every day.

To expand access to quality STEM education, STEM Next in partnership with Verizon have created a new suite of online Learning Journeys that equip afterschool educators with practical tools and resources for STEM programming.