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🏆 Gain recognition for your exceptional Project Lead The Way Program(s) PLTW's Distinguished Program Recognition celebrates districts and schools committed to helping students own their education by increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. 📆 Nominations are officially open NOW through MARCH 31st! Start here: bit.ly/4l6UpGf

👀 Check-out this news story celebrating our 2026 PLTW Engineering Teacher Of The Year, Natalie Campana! Read the story: bit.ly/4rNewfe Stay tuned to our socials as we continue celebrating Natalie, @bigredprincipal, Steubenville City Schools, Natalie's exceptional students, and the outstanding community of Steubenville, Ohio.

This is a great testimony to what PLTW can bring to ALL schools! Arlington STEM Elementary School is just ONE, beautiful example of what we believe teachers, administrators, students, and parents can experience in partnership with Project Lead The Way. Congratulations, @FWCommSchools! Read the story: bit.ly/4aAiimb #PLTW #STEMeducation #STEM #learning #teaching #CareerAdvantage #EdChat

🚨 Episode Drop Alert 🚨 As part of our celebration of National Engineers Week, we dedicated this month's episode to celebrating an outstanding CTE/PLTW teacher and two of his former students! 👀 on YouTube: bit.ly/4aM7Si0 🎧 on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3ZWQmTe 🎧 on Spotify: bit.ly/40ApIQd @CharMeckSchools #InspirEDbyPLTW #CareerAdvantage #EdChat #Careers #PLTW #STEMeducation #learning #STEM #teaching #PBLChat

🎉Celebrating National Engineers Week 🎉 We’re proud to recognize @intel Foundation as our newest Transformative Partner. Their support is helping us expand career learning opportunities for students through our new Advanced Manufacturing course, guided in part by their leadership on the course advisory board. In addition, more schools across Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, and Oregon are launching or growing PLTW Engineering programs thanks to Intel Foundation's commitment to empowering future engineers. Thank you to Intel Foundation for your shared vision for college and career readiness! #Eweek2026 #EdChat #CTE #Careers #PLTW #STEMeducation #learning #STEM #teaching #CareerAdvantage

🎉 What better way to celebrate National Engineers Week, than to talk to engineers! On her experience in the PLTW Engineering Pathway at @charmeckschools... "I was solving actual issues...and I loved it!" Hear more from Kammy in our upcoming episode of InspirED: A PLTW Podcast (Episode drop: February 27) #InspirEDbyPLTW #CareerAdvantage #EdChat #Careers #PLTW #STEMeducation #PBLChat

🎉 Celebrating National Engineers Week 🎉 We reached out to PLTW Transformative Partner @Phillips66Co and their Commercial and Business Development Senior Director Alex Sideris, who has 20 years of experience with the company, to learn more about his path to a career in chemical engineering. Among other insights, Alex shared about his experience with internships – “It provided me with a view of what work and industry was actually like, and the guidance received from my bosses and counterparts back then shaped how I approached my work from then on.” Hear more from Alex in our blog post: bit.ly/4aGhjiR #EdChat #Careers #PLTW #STEMeducation #learning #STEM #NationalEngineersWeek

✨ The latest episode of InspirED: A PLTW podcast drops this FRIDAY! ✨ Be sure to tune-in as we talk with Chris, Kevin, and Kammy about how the PLTW Engineering Pathway has guided them into the future. @CharMeckSchools #InspirEDbyPLTW #EdChat #Careers #PLTW #STEMeducation #learning #STEM #teaching #PBLChat

Career and Technical Education starts much earlier than we think! CTE is more than a pathway that students choose in high school. The spark of curiosity comes much earlier in students' learning journey through hands-on activities, problem-based learning, and career connected learning that bridges the gap for students between their passions, interests, strengths, and possible careers. Learn more: bit.ly/4tBPSzu #CTEMonth #CareerAdvantage #EdChat #CTE #Careers

✨ Your students are the future! ✨ ⌛ There are only TWO WEEKS left to nominate a student-led, PLTW project for this year's Community Impact Awards. Check-out the Community Impact Page: bit.ly/4res2II Need help with the nomination? Watch these tutorials! bit.ly/3O3OJAt #PBLChat #teaching #STEM #learning #STEMeducation #PLTW #EdChat

Want to celebrate and recognize PLTW students whose problem-based learning projects are on the road to making a larger impact in your local community and beyond? The nomination window for this year's Middle School/High School Community Impact Awards is open! Take a look at these helpful "How To" videos and start your nomination today! bit.ly/4t8TQQ1 Start your nomination: bit.ly/49Vdjw1 #EdChat #PLTW #STEMeducation #learning #EdTech #STEM #teaching #PBLChat

If you're looking for some positive vibes, watch this video highlighting one of our PLTW Middle School Community Impact Award winning groups from Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Thank you for all you do, @ErycaCard and Elkhorn Area Middle School/Elkhorn Area School District. Watch the video: bit.ly/46ajDxa #PBLChat #teaching #STEM #learning #PLTW #Careers #CTE #EdChat #CareerAdvantage

✨ The latest episode of InspirED: A PLTW Podcast is LIVE! ✨ Go to your favorite podcast platform, subscribe, and listen! Apple: apple.co/4rkN47M Spotify: bit.ly/4rqZ7Rm Amazon: amzn.to/3MgkmGm Or, catch the episode on YouTube! bit.ly/4qLzOJz #InspirEDbyPLTW #learning #EdTech #PBLChat #teaching #STEM #PLTW #CareerAdvantage #EdChat

👀 Looking for a way to power-up the #STEMeducation in your classroom, school, or district? Check-out the latest round of #STEM and #CTE grants posting to our Grants Page. 🔍Visit the Grants Page. 💵 See what's available. ✔️ Apply today! Click to learn more and start your application! bit.ly/49ZcEIC #PLTW #Careers #CTE #CareerAdvantage

We are ecstatic to kick-off SEASON TWO of InspirED: A PLTW Podcast by sitting down with two energetic high school teachers to talk about their experiences in guiding students towards taking on big problems and creating effective solutions. 📌 EPISODE DROPS ON FRIDAY (JANUARY 30) Listen as we talk about their student-led projects and how the experience of winning PLTW's Community Impact Award has shaped everyone involved in these community-focused projects. Don't forget to check-out the Community Impact Awards page to nominate a student-led project for this year's awards! bit.ly/4bgGF97 #InspirEDbyPLTW #PLTW #STEMeducation #STEM #Careers #CTE #CareerAdvantage

Did you know that the nominations are open for this year's Community Impact Awards? We kick-off 2026 and SEASON TWO of InspirED: A PLTW Podcast with an episode highlighting two past winners of our PLTW Community Impact Awards! Tune-in to the latest episode (Dropping on Friday January 30th) to get look at: ⚫ The process ⚫ The benefits ⚫ The student experience ⚫ The impact of past projects on both the students involved and the community. #InspirEDbyPLTW #PLTW #STEMeducation #STEM #Careers #CTE #CareerAdvantage

PLTW Gateway (Grades 6-8) now integrates skilled trades AND Building for the Future (formerly Green Architecture)! We are keeping what you love and ADDING: Construction Carpentry Plumbing HVAC and MORE, so students see both college and hands-on careers as real and attainable options. Learn more: bit.ly/4qOknzS

Consider this your "nudge" to consider nominating a student-led PLTW project for this year's PLTW Community Impact Award! This video celebrates last year's high school award winning group. 🔹 Watch the video... bit.ly/4r1neFU 🔹 Get inspired... 🔹 Nominate your students today by clicking the link in the comments #PLTW #STEMeducation #STEM #Careers #CareerAdvantage #CTE

We are happy to be a part of the @tasanet 2026 Midwinter Conference! As educational leaders, you know the power of... ⚫ Stability ⚫ Continuity ⚫ and Dependability Add in... 🔹 Career connected learning 🔹 Active learning models 🔹 State-of-the-art curriculum 🔹 as well as best-in-class teacher training, and it all adds up to a stop at the PLTW booth this year! 🎉 See you at #TASA2026! #PLTW #CareerAdvantage #CTE #Careers #STEM #STEMeducation #InspiringLeaders #TASA2026 #txed

🏆 The nomination window for the 2025-2026 Community Impact Awards is now open! Visit the page below to take the first step towards your Community Impact journey. bit.ly/3LFEzVI Check-out our brand new YouTube playlist of helpful videos below: bit.ly/3LdnKS8 #PLTW #STEMeducation #STEM #Careers #CareerAdvantage #CTE