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We had a great time at Waterstreet Seafood with teachers exploring the many skills and talents needed to run a thriving business in the region.

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Thank you Unmanned Aerial Research for an InSPIREing tour and insights into both manned and unmanned systems! ✈️

From cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems to advanced manufacturing and the use of composite materials, educators explored how innovation is shaping tomorrow’s workforce and how we can better prepare students for careers in rapidly evolving industries. By connecting classrooms to real-world applications, we’re not just teaching—we’re reimagining education to meet the demands of the future.

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Thank you, Watercraft Brewery, for hosting educators this summer and discussing entrepreneurship and the skills students need in the workforce!

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Our first Teacher Training this Summer focused on machine learning for educators from Franklin and Wakulla Counties. Thank you to all who participated in an effort to continue for student success.

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Thank you so much to all of our esteemed panelists including Chase Foster, Senior Research & Project Engineer for Aerospace at FSU InSPIRE, Julie Dennis, CEO of OVID Solutions and Jolee Martin of FloridaMakes who shared insights and experiences with Franklin and Wakulla County teachers to help students succeed in the .

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Fun ways to learn! Educators experiment with straw "rockets" to understand thrust and drag in aerospace applications in our professional learning courses that are

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Teacher Education in is on in Franklin County! K-12 educators are exploring the foundations of artificial intelligence and the ways AI can transform teaching and learning.

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We are off and 🏃‍➡️ hosting educators from Gulf, Wakulla and Franklin counties in the first of 9️⃣ free professional learning courses on the NW Florida Gulf Coast for K-12 teachers. Our FCR-STEM team is leading the way in robotics and AI education as part of InSPIRE at FSU.

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We're ready to hit the 🛣️
On Monday we will be back on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast offering K-12 teachers 𝐹𝑅𝐸𝐸 professional learning courses as part of InSPIRE at FSU. The focus will be on AI and Robotics to drive long-term, meaningful change for the area's students and families.

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InSPIRE's week-long courses kick off next week, helping educators discover the foundations of AI and robotics and explore how they can help transform educational practices.

https://inspire.fsu.edu/article/fsu-inspire-launches-professional-development-courses-k-12-teachers-june-2026

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