Shamrockin' STEM

🍀 Welcome to the NEO STEM Hub March 2026 Update!

Welcome to the March edition of Shamrockin' STEM from the Northeast Ohio STEM Hub—where student creativity, innovation, and real-world problem-solving are at the heart of learning across our region. This issue features new CS Professional Learning opportunities, as well as student challenges and other professional learning opportunities for educators.

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Congratulations to the OSLN Design Challenge State Showcase Winners!

Monroeville Elementary School, from the NEO STEM Hub, was awarded this honor on March 4 in Columbus! Congratulations to ALL that participated this year!

Look for the new Design Challenge in August 2026!

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Computer Science - Ohio STEM Learning Network

Explore the Ohio STEM Learning Network's comprehensive computer science programs for educators. Enhance your teaching skills with professional development opportunities tailored for K-12 classrooms, and inspire students with cutting-edge computational thinking and coding skills. Join us to bring computer science to life in your classroom.

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Computer science (CS) education is at a crossroads in Ohio. While only 61% of Ohio high schools offer a CS course, nearly all jobs now require digital skills. This year, the Ohio STEM Learning Network is offering three programs, all at no cost, to help educators and districts build CS capacity.

Choose your path:

Ignite CS: For K–8 educators new to computer science

Three in-person workshops plus two virtual sessions give you hands-on experience with classroom-ready tools and curricula. You'll attend a culminating showcase with a school administrator to share what you've learned. Regional ESC partners provide technology kits to support implementation. Apply to Ignite CS.

Strengthen CS: For K-12 educators ready to go deeper

Join topic-focused webinars designed for educators across Ohio. Three tracks are available: CS and Computational Thinking Integration, AI and Modern Technology, and Creating with CS. Build the skills you need to take students further. Register for the series.

Sustaining CS: For district leadership teams

Six one-hour virtual sessions help superintendents, curriculum directors, and technology coordinators develop a written CS implementation plan tailored to your district's context and resources. Teams of 2–3 recommended. Apply for Sustaining CS.

All programs are offered at no cost to Ohio educators who plan to implement CS instruction in 2026-27.

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Learn More About Kent State's Endorsement and Master's Opportunities

Learn More About Cleveland State's CS Pathways

Teach CS Program Pathways

Our Teach CS program at CSU offers two opportunities to earn CS licensure. We anticipate accepting new candidates this spring, pending the next round of Teach CS funding that provides scholarships to OH educators.

Endorsement Pathway (Post-Undergraduate)

Enroll in the CS Education Endorsement Program at CSU (18 graduate credit hours).

Attend an OAE Prep Workshop the summer you plan to take the OAE 054.

Upon passing the exam and completing requirements, apply to the state for full licensure.

Link to Endorsement Program: https://online.csuohio.edu/online-programs-and-courses-online-graduate-programs/computer-science-endorsement-program

Supplemental Licensure Pathway

Attend an OAE Prep Workshop in summer 2026.

Attend a professional development workshop (TBD for summer 2026)

Take and pass the OAE 054.

Enroll in our Mentorship Program, completing two years of mentorship required for the Supplemental Licensure.

Here is the link to the Center for Computing and Education website for additional information:

https://www.csuohio.edu/ccei

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Art to Go | Cleveland Museum of Art

Bring a one-of-a-kind learning experience and authentic artworks from around the globe and across time into your school, library, community center, or educational space. Art to Go participants use multiple senses as they practice close observation and learn how to carefully handle art objects and artifacts from the museum’s Education Art Collection. Throughout the experience, museum educators guide participants through recording and comparing their observations, making connections, and generating questions about the works. Discussion and curiosity are highly encouraged!

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