Growing Together

Growing Together

Launching the 2026–27 Teacher Leader Cohort What happens when educators come together with curiosity, expertise, and a shared commitment to elementary science and STEM? The beginning of something worth growing. Our WNC Elementary STEM Teacher Leader Cohort launch...

Looking Back on 2025–2026

The 2025–2026 year was one of growth, collaboration, and innovation for the WNC Elementary STEM/Science Community of Practice. Throughout the year, educators from across Western North Carolina came together with a shared commitment to strengthening elementary science...

Online K-5 Science Book Study

Join fellow elementary educators for a collaborative three-session book study, co-facilitated by NC DPI and our WNC Elementary Science/STEM Community of Practice, exploring Rise and Thrive with Science, a practical and inspiring guide to strengthening science and...
June 13, 2025 Professional Development Day

June 13, 2025 Professional Development Day

🌟 Collaboration at the Core On June 13th, nearly 70 passionate educators from across Western North Carolina gathered at NCCAT in Cullowhee for a day of innovation, learning, and connection at our annual WNC Elementary STEM/Science Community of Practice PD Day. The...