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ASHBURN, VA (September 3, 2024)—JASON Learning, a nonprofit leader in STEM education, is excited to announce its remarkable success at the 2024 Educators’ Pick Best of STEM Awards. The organization has been recognized with three category wins and one finalist placement, underscoring the innovation and impact of its educational programs.
The Educators’ Pick Best of STEM® Awards is the only program created by and for educators, with a qualified panel of STEM educators serving as judges. Operated in partnership with the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) and MCH Strategic Data, this prestigious awards program honors innovative, trusted, and distinctive STEM resources that are making a difference in classrooms nationwide. The winners are selected by thousands of STEM educators who recognize the products, technologies, and services that are transforming the world of STEM education.
I’m so excited and thankful to share these awards with the amazing STEM organizations who graciously shared their expertise and people to inspire and guide the development of these award-winning instructional modules.
Debra Hill, Curriculum Specialist at JASON Learning
This year, JASON Learning’s programs have received recognition for their inclusive, impactful, and innovative approach to STEM education. Each program is designed to engage students with real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
“These awards are a testament to our team’s hard work and the valuable partnerships we’ve formed with industry leaders and educators. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of STEM education and are deeply honored to be recognized in these categories.”
—Dr. Eleanor Smalley, President and CEO of JASON Learning
Award Highlights:
Winner – CTE Champion: STEM
Building a Greater Digital Future – This award-winning collection, created in collaboration with Infrastructure Masons (iMasons), Vertiv, and Compass Datacenters, focuses on equipping students with critical skills for careers in digital infrastructure. It represents a significant step forward in preparing the future workforce with digital literacy skills. Explore the Collection.
Winner – Bridging the Gap: Professional Development
JASON Learning Academy – JASON Learning’s asynchronous professional development platform offers educators flexible, high-quality training opportunities. It supports teachers in integrating STEM into their classrooms effectively, making a lasting impact on student learning. Explore the JASON Learning Academy.
Winner – Best of STEM: Environmental Science
STEM Ready: Seeking Sustainable Energy Solutions – Developed in collaboration with Doddridge County Schools, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, and MPLEX, this collection empowers students to explore and develop sustainable energy solutions, addressing one of the most critical challenges of our time. Explore the STEM Ready Collection
Finalist – Best Use of AI for Teaching & Learning
Trustworthy AI: Computer Vision Essentials – Developed in partnership with Doddridge County Schools in West Virginia and ROC, this curriculum equips students with essential skills in artificial intelligence, focusing on computer vision. It prepares learners to navigate and contribute to a rapidly advancing digital world. Explore the Trustworthy AI Curriculum.
“For teachers to support students, we need to ensure we work with our teachers as partners in learning, and I am proud that JASON Learning can offer support for teachers to meet their training needs. We will continue to grow the JASON Learning Academy using the feedback from our educators with direct student contact as they strive to inspire and educate students everywhere through real science and exploration with JASON Learning.”
—Rochelle Sandrin, Director of Professional Development at JASON Learning
Building on Success
Since 2022, JASON Learning has proudly secured seven Best of STEM Awards and one finalist placement, reflecting its unwavering commitment to excellence in STEM education. These accolades include recognition for its Early Childhood STEM Program, which introduces young learners to the wonders of STEM through engaging, age-appropriate content. The Pathways to Success: Career Exploration curriculum has been honored for guiding students in discovering potential career paths in STEM fields.
Additionally, the VIMS: Beyond the Water Bottle – Minimizing Microplastic Pollution program has been celebrated for addressing critical environmental challenges, while the Design & Pitch Challenges in STEM earned acclaim for fostering design thinking and entrepreneurship among students through hands-on, real-world problem-solving activities.
“Our success is truly a team effort. From the initial development stages, where our curriculum designers and IT team collaborate to craft engaging content and upload it onto the JASON Digital Platform—to the implementation phase, where JASON trainers and educators work to bring these programs to life in classrooms—everyone on the JASON team has a hand in creating these incredible programs.”
—Jenna Davis, Director of Development at JASON Learning
JASON Learning’s award-winning programs reflect its mission to inspire and prepare students for success in STEM fields. Through innovative curricula, professional development, partnerships, and hands-on experiences, JASON Learning is making a profound impact on the future of education.
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About JASON Learning
JASON Learning is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit transforming science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education through real-world STEM curricula, project-based learning experiences for PreK-12 students, and high-quality professional development for teachers. JASON’s mission is to “inspire and educate students everywhere through real science and exploration.” To learn more about JASON, visit https://jason.org/.
JASON Media Contact: Jenna Davis, jdavis@jason.org.
