Dillsboro, Manchester Elementary Schools Named 2023-2024 STEM Certified Schools

The IDOE today announced 20 schools are newly certified as leaders in STEM education.

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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced 20 schools are newly certified as leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educations.

Created in 2015, the STEM Certification program recognizes schools committed to teaching STEM disciplines beyond the classroom. STEM Certification exemplifies a highly innovative approach to education, employing in a great deal of inquiry, project-based learning, community engagement, entrepreneurship, student-centered classrooms, integration into humanities and related arts and out-of-school STEM activities.

Certification requires heightened intention and coordination in terms of vision, scheduling, and interdisciplinary collaboration. More than 100 schools statewide hold STEM Certification.

Locally, Dillsboro Elementary School and Manchester Elementary School are among the newly earned STEM Certified schools.

"STEM certified schools are committed to providing high-quality, engaging experiences that not only support students in developing problem-solving skills, but also prepare them for careers in emerging industries,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “Ensuring every student in Indiana can meet the challenges and opportunities of a constantly evolving workforce begins with high-quality STEM education, and these schools are leaning in to meet the needs of Hoosier students.” 

View a complete list of Indiana STEM Certified schools here. Schools interested in pursuing STEM Certification can review the guidance here.