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🚀 The September 2026 issue of Technology and Engineering Education has arrived!

This month's issue showcases innovative ways educators are connecting STEM learning to real-world challenges and future careers.

Inside you'll discover:
🔹 Design-based computer science learning for elementary students
🔹 Hands-on structural engineering through column design and testing
🔹 An interdisciplinary project supporting southern flying squirrel habitats
🔹 New pathways into quantum technology careers
🔹 A new STEM in Service feature focused on service-learning engineering challenges

Explore the latest issue and stay informed, inspired, and connected to the profession.

Read the issue or become a member today: https://www.iteea.org/news/technology-and-engineering-education---vol-4-1

🎙️ How do we prepare every student for a future shaped by technology, AI, and innovation?

ITEEA Executive Director & CEO Kelly Dooley recently joined Joanna Pineda on the Associations Thrive podcast to discuss the future of technology and engineering education—and the important role associations play in supporting educators and strengthening the workforce pipeline.

In this conversation, Kelly shares:
• Her journey from structural engineer to association leader
• Why technological and engineering literacy matters for every student
• How ITEEA's Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy (STEL) are helping shape classrooms nationwide
• The impact of Engineering byDesign™ (EbD™) and statewide curriculum adoption
• The growing need to recruit, retain, and support technology and engineering educators
• Opportunities and challenges AI presents for education

Whether you're an educator, administrator, association professional, or STEM advocate, this is a conversation worth hearing.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.iteea.org/news/iteeas-kelly-dooley-featured-on-associations-thrive-podcast

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Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program

Are you a passionate STEM educator ready to influence national education policy? Join a community of trailblazing K–12 teachers as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow in Washington, DC. Spend 11 months working inside a federal agency or Congressional office—sharing your classroom insights to shape STEM education across the country. ✔️ $8,200/month stipend ✔️ Professional development ✔️ Opportunities with the Department of Energy, Department of War, the USGS and the Library of Congress and on Capitol Hill ✔️ Applications open August 3, 2026, and close November 5, 2026 Bring your voice to the national conversation.

District of Columbia (D.C.)
In-Person
Job Type Full-time
Apply: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/einstein

🤩 Did You Know? If you teach in an Engineering byDesign Consortium State, you may already have FREE access to ITEEA's Engineering byDesign curriculum. 🎉 Your state’s investment brings high-quality engineering and STEM curriculum directly to educators, at no additional cost to you.

✔Comprehensive and flexible PreK-12 curriculum
✔ Standards-aligned lessons
✔ Classroom-ready activities
✔ Designed by educators, for educators

Not sure if your state participates? Check the map on our website and learn more.

And even if your state doesn’t participate, Engineering byDesign is still available as an affordable, flexible solution.

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📢 The newest issue of STEM Connections has arrived!

This month we're celebrating the people and programs moving STEM education forward while sharing new opportunities to help educators grow, connect, and inspire students.

Inside you'll find:
🔹 ITEEA Awards & Scholarship nominations now open
🔹 Call for ITEEA 2027 Conference presentation proposals
🔹 Autodesk Fusion training for educators
🔹 Research on robotics and student confidence
🔹 New Career Connections opportunities
🔹 Inspiring stories from educators making a difference through engineering and design

Whether you're looking for professional development, classroom resources, recognition opportunities, or fresh ideas, there's something for every STEM educator in this issue.

🚀 Check it out and share with a colleague who would benefit!
https://multibriefs.com/briefs/ITEEA/ITEEA080426.php

Finding qualified technology and engineering educators isn't getting any easier, but reaching the right audience can.

That's why ITEEA created Career Connections, a new site designed specifically for technology, engineering, STEM, and CTE education.
🧐 Whether you're hiring for a classroom teacher, university faculty member, program administrator, or educational leadership role, Career Connections helps you connect directly with professionals who are already engaged in the technology and engineering education community.

✔ Targeted audience
✔ 30- and 90-day posting options
✔ Built specifically for technology & engineering education

Help strengthen the future of our profession by connecting great educators with great opportunities.
🔗 Post your position today!

Introducing Career Connections: Helping Schools Connect with Technology & Engineering Educators Email from ITEEA A new ITEEA resource designed to help schools and institutions connect with qualified technology and engineering educators.     Greetings! Finding qualified technology and engineering

😻 What worked in your classroom, lab, makerspace, program, or district this year?

We are looking for presenters who can share practical ideas that other technology, engineering & STEM educators can bring back to their own schools.

Your session does not need to be flashy to be valuable. Classroom-tested strategies, implementation lessons, student projects, research insights, and partnership models all help move the field forward.

⏰ Applications to present are due August 28, 2026.

Submit your proposal today! www.iteea.org/2027

State of Girls and Women in STEM 2026 Girls excel in STEM, yet remain underrepresented in key fields. Explore new 2026 data and what it means for education, careers, and opportunity.

It’s almost time!!

ITEEA 2027 conference presenters help shape the conversations that move technology, engineering & STEM education forward.

If you are a classroom teacher, STEM/CTE educator, administrator, curriculum leader, teacher educator, researcher, or industry partner with a valuable idea to share, we encourage you to apply.

Presenting is a chance to help other educators discover strategies, projects, tools, and approaches they can use with students.

⏰ Proposals are due August 28, 2026.

Apply to present now!

Share Your Expertise at ITEEA 2027 – Call for Presentations Open Through August 28 Email from ITEEA Present practical ideas, classroom innovations, and best practices at the ITEEA 2027 Annual Conference.     Greetings Share Your Expertise at ITEEA 2027 The ITEEA 2027 Annual Conferen