Yardstick Educational Initiatives

📍 A 7-Year Journey of Hands-On Learning at Columbia Global School, Raipur

For over 7 years, Columbia Global School in Raipur has embraced hands-on STEM learning through BeeCurious activity kits—and the results speak for themselves.

From concept clarity to increased classroom engagement, students are learning through experience, not just explanation.

Hear directly from Principal Mr. Ivan Smith and passionate educators, Ms Gautami Tandon, Mrs Vijayalaxmi Tiwari, and Ms Diksha Choubay on how our kits are sparking curiosity, building confidence, and making science and math fun, meaningful, and engaging for every student.

🎥 Watch the full success story and see how learning by doing is reshaping the way students think, explore, and innovate.

📍 Explore more at www.beecuriousedu.com
📩 Write to us: [email protected]

🚀 Celebrating the Young Trailblazers of STEM! 🧪💡

We’re thrilled to share the results of the 2024–2025 Gizmos India STEM Competition — a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and innovation in science and technology brought to you by ExploreLearning in collaboration with Yardstick.

From futuristic farming to atmospheric water generators, our young innovators wowed us with their impactful solutions to real-world problems. 🌍✨

🏆 Congratulations to all our winners!
Here are the outstanding teams that took top honours:
🔸 Primary Years (K–5)
🥇 Aqua Alchemists – M S Dhoni Global School, Hosur | Atmospheric Water Generator
🥇 Ecomat Innovators – M S Dhoni Global School, Hosur | Phytomat
🥈 Ecoguardians – Amanora School, Pune | Pond Ecosystem
🥉 Sciverse – Ryan International Academy- Horamavu | Smart Blind Stick
🔸 Middle Years (6–8)
🥇 Amanora Rising Stars – Amanora School, Pune School | Hydrogen Steam Reformer
🥇 Futuristic Farmers – M S Dhoni Global School, Hosur | Futuristic Farming
🥈 Its Time For Gizmo! – Inventure Academy | Needle Free Drug Delivery Systems (NFDDS)
🥈 Code Crafters – M S Dhoni Global School, Hosur | LPG Gas Detector
🥉 Toxicity Controllers – M S Dhoni Global School, Hosur | Toxic Gas Detection in Mines
🔸 Secondary (9–12)
🥇 AASSV – Inventure Academy | Mud-Moss-Bricks
🥈 Aquaharvesters – M S Dhoni Global School, Hosur | Atmospheric Water Generator
🥉 Rhythm Watch Team – M S Dhoni Global School, Hosur | Cardiac Rate Monitoring System

🎉 A special round of applause to our first-place winners, who now move on to the Gizmos Global STEM Competition! Their video entries will compete with top teams from around the world for the coveted Gizmos Global STEM Competition title! 🌐🏅

Heartfelt thanks to Suzanne Saraya, Director, International at ExploreLearning, for the wonderful presentation and unwavering support throughout the competition.

📺 Missed the Awards Ceremony held on April 15th? Watch the full recording here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uZhnfrIKtrHYI8AHOsbezHEzo3oTfMuq/view?usp=drivesdk

Let’s keep inspiring, exploring, and innovating together!

This Women's Day, Yardstick celebrates the incredible women who inspire, innovate, and lead every day.

Women’s Day 2025 is more than just a celebration—it’s a commitment to progress. This year, the global movement for gender equality takes center stage, with a stronger focus on technology, sustainability, and inclusivity.

👩‍💻Bridging the Gender Gap in Tech
With AI and technology shaping the future, empowering women in STEM is more important than ever. Yardstick is dedicated to fostering equal representation in innovation, ensuring that women have the opportunities and resources to thrive in technology-driven fields.

🌍 Women Leading Climate Action
From sustainability initiatives to groundbreaking solutions, women are at the forefront of climate action, driving change and shaping a greener tomorrow. At Yardstick, we believe that education and technology play a crucial role in solving global challenges.

⚖️ Creating Equitable Workplaces
At Yardstick, we believe in action—not just words. That’s why we champion pay equity, flexible work, and leadership diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.

👩‍🔬 As we celebrate Women’s Day 2025, we reaffirm our dedication to breaking stereotypes, championing equal opportunities, and recognizing the invaluable contributions of women in education, innovation, and leadership.

🚺 This International Women’s Day, we rally behind the call to "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress," reinforcing the need for policies and commitments that drive gender equality.

🎥 Watch as our team shares what Women's Day means to them—because when we lift each other up, we all rise.