Apply today for this outstanding ADE grant opportunity for middle schools!
Opportunity Information
The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has been awarded a $2.98 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation to increase student interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by providing middle school students access to high-quality STEM curriculum that supports hands-on, real-world learning from PLTW. With this grant, you can fully implement a PLTW Gateway (6-8) program regardless of school size or locale next school year.
PLTW Gateway (6-8)
Learn more in the resources below about the proven STEM curriculum, available in English and Spanish, that allows students to engage in hands-on, collaborative problem solving focused on real-world challenges, to use and stretch their imaginations in brand-new ways, and to connect their learning to life and real careers.
Application Details
Tour Sign Up
The grant application is straight-forward, but we strongly recommend that you watch this "virtual visit" overview of the PLTW Gateway program to hear from teachers, see students in action, and learn more about the curriculum.
Additional Information
To learn more and ask questions, you can:
- View the slides from our recent support sessions, please click here.
- Watch an information session about this grant and the curriculum here. No password needed.
