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Newsletter guides for science, math, coding, robotics, and STEM program teachers in K-12
STEM communication has an audience problem: some families are deeply engaged with their child's science and math education, and some have not opened a math textbook since high school. The articles here are written for both. You will find guides for STEM teachers explaining complex concepts in parent-accessible language, communicating about robotics competitions and science fairs without assuming families understand the structure, and building family support for a STEM program in a school where the culture has historically prioritized the arts or athletics. There are also resources for communicating about STEM equity, specifically how to reach the families of students who are underrepresented in advanced STEM pathways.
Computer Science Club Newsletter: Coding and Technology Updates
How computer science club advisors can write newsletters that explain coding projects, competition prep, and the real technical skills students are building after school.
Connecticut STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Connecticut STEM teachers: link your newsletters to state STEM initiatives, the aerospace and defense industry corridor, financial technology sector, and Connecticut student competition resources.
School Drone Program Newsletter: Aviation and Technology
How teachers running school drone programs can write newsletters that explain aviation concepts, safety protocols, and the real STEM skills students are developing.
Girls in STEM Newsletter: Encouraging Female Scientists
How teachers and coordinators can write a Girls in STEM newsletter that highlights female role models, program activities, and strategies to keep young women engaged in STEM fields.
MATHCOUNTS Newsletter: Competition Season Communication
How MATHCOUNTS coaches can write newsletters that explain the competition structure, practice schedule, and math skills students are building throughout the season.
Mississippi STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Mississippi STEM teachers: connect newsletters to state STEM initiatives, Stennis Space Center programs, agricultural science careers, and Mississippi student STEM competition resources.
School Weather Station Newsletter: Meteorology in Action
How teachers running school weather stations can write newsletters that explain student data collection, connect meteorology to real science, and engage families in local climate learning.
3D Printing School Newsletter: Design and Innovation Updates
How teachers can write a 3D printing school newsletter that explains student design projects, connects printing to real engineering skills, and keeps families informed.
Alaska STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
A guide for Alaska STEM teachers on communicating with families about state STEM programs, indigenous science connections, and the unique career opportunities that STEM opens in Alaska.
Alabama STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
A guide for Alabama STEM teachers on writing newsletters that connect families to state STEM initiatives, local resources, and the Alabama STEM Council programs available to your students.
Arkansas STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
A guide for Arkansas STEM teachers on connecting school newsletters to state initiatives, agricultural science connections, tech industry growth, and STEM competition opportunities.
Arizona STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Guide for Arizona STEM teachers on connecting newsletters to state STEM initiatives, solar energy education, tech industry partnerships, and competition opportunities for Arizona students.
California STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
California STEM teachers: use this guide to connect your newsletters to state STEM initiatives, Silicon Valley career pathways, university partnerships, and California competition resources.
Chemistry Club Newsletter: Lab and Learning Updates
How chemistry club advisors can write newsletters that explain lab experiments, cover safety practices, and connect hands-on chemistry to real-world applications for families.
Colorado STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Colorado STEM teachers: connect your newsletters to state aerospace and space industry resources, clean energy education, mountain research science, and Colorado STEM competition programs.
Coding Club Newsletter: Programming and Projects Update
Write a coding club newsletter that showcases student projects, communicates programming milestones, and helps families understand what students are learning and building in code.
Computer Lab Newsletter: Technology Skills and Programs
How computer lab teachers can write newsletters that describe the technology skills students are building, explain the software and tools used, and help families support digital learning at home.
Data Science School Newsletter: Teaching Kids to Analyze Data
Explain data science education to families through a clear, practical newsletter. Cover what students learn, how it connects to everyday life, and what families can do to support data thinking at home.
Delaware STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Delaware STEM teachers: connect your newsletters to state STEM initiatives, the DuPont chemical science legacy, financial services technology, and Delaware STEM competition resources.
Engineering Club Newsletter: Building and Design Updates
How engineering club advisors can write newsletters that describe student design challenges, connect build projects to real engineering practice, and keep families informed.
Engineering Design Challenge Newsletter: Solve Real Problems
Write an engineering design challenge newsletter that explains the design process to families, highlights student solutions, and builds excitement around problem-solving in your STEM program.
Florida STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Florida STEM teachers: connect newsletters to Kennedy Space Center programs, Florida's growing tech industry, marine science education, and state STEM competition resources for students.
Georgia STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Georgia STEM teachers: connect newsletters to state STEM initiatives, Atlanta tech industry resources, aerospace and automotive engineering careers, and Georgia student competition programs.
Hawaii STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Hawaii STEM teachers: connect newsletters to Mauna Kea astronomy, ocean science, military technology careers, indigenous science integration, and Hawaii STEM competition resources.
Iowa STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Iowa STEM teachers: connect newsletters to STEM Council programs, agricultural science and precision farming technology, insurance analytics careers, and Iowa student competition resources.
Idaho STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Idaho STEM teachers: connect newsletters to state STEM initiatives, semiconductor and tech industry growth, agricultural science careers, and Idaho student competition resources.
Illinois STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Illinois STEM teachers: connect newsletters to state initiatives, Chicago tech and finance industries, Argonne and Fermilab research labs, and Illinois STEM competition resources.
Indiana STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Indiana STEM teachers: connect newsletters to state STEM initiatives, manufacturing technology, pharmaceutical industry careers, and Indiana STEM competition resources for students.
Inquiry-Based Learning Newsletter: Questions Drive Discovery
Explain inquiry-based learning to families so they understand why students ask questions instead of just receiving answers. Share how this approach builds deeper STEM understanding.
Kansas STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Kansas STEM teachers: connect newsletters to state STEM initiatives, aviation manufacturing careers in Wichita, agricultural engineering, and Kansas student competition resources.
Kentucky STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Kentucky STEM teachers: connect newsletters to state STEM initiatives, automotive manufacturing careers, bourbon and food science education, and Kentucky student STEM competition resources.
Louisiana STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Louisiana STEM teachers: connect newsletters to state STEM initiatives, petrochemical engineering careers, coastal science education, and Louisiana student competition resources.
FIRST LEGO League Newsletter: Team Updates and Competition
Write a FIRST LEGO League newsletter that communicates robot game progress, innovation project research, core values, tournament updates, and ways families can support the team.
Massachusetts STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Massachusetts STEM teachers: connect newsletters to MIT and Boston university resources, biotech and robotics industry connections, and Massachusetts student STEM competition programs.
Maker Space Newsletter: Creating and Inventing at School
How teachers running school maker spaces can write newsletters that explain hands-on projects, connect making to STEM skills, and bring families into the creative process.
Makerspace Launch Newsletter: Opening Our Innovation Lab
How schools can write a makerspace launch newsletter that introduces the space, explains how students will use it, and builds family enthusiasm for hands-on STEM learning.
Math Anxiety Newsletter: Helping Students Overcome Fear of Math
Address math anxiety directly with families through a newsletter that explains what causes it, how teachers approach it in class, and practical strategies families can use to help at home.
Math League Newsletter: Competition Season Updates
Write a math league newsletter that updates families on competition schedules, team scores, individual achievements, and how to support competitive math students at home.
Maryland STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Maryland STEM teachers: connect newsletters to federal lab and NASA resources, cybersecurity and biotech careers, Chesapeake Bay science, and Maryland student STEM competition programs.
Maine STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Maine STEM teachers: connect newsletters to state STEM initiatives, ocean science and fishing industry connections, clean energy careers, and Maine student STEM competition resources.
Michigan STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Michigan STEM teachers: connect newsletters to automotive and EV technology careers, university research programs, Great Lakes science education, and Michigan student competition resources.
Minnesota STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Minnesota STEM teachers: connect newsletters to state STEM initiatives, medical device and Mayo Clinic connections, clean energy careers, and Minnesota student STEM competition resources.
Missouri STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Missouri STEM teachers: connect newsletters to state STEM initiatives, Boeing and aerospace careers in St. Louis, biotech and agriculture science, and Missouri student competition resources.
Montana STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Montana STEM teachers: connect newsletters to state STEM initiatives, natural resource science careers, university research programs, and Montana student STEM competition resources.
National Science Week Newsletter: Celebrating STEM at School
How schools can write a National Science Week newsletter that announces activities, engages families in hands-on science, and builds enthusiasm for STEM programs year-round.
North Carolina STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
North Carolina STEM teachers: connect newsletters to Research Triangle Park, biotech and pharma careers, NC STEM education initiatives, and student competition resources.
North Dakota STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
North Dakota STEM teachers: connect newsletters to energy industry STEM careers, UND and NDSU programs, agricultural technology education, and North Dakota student competition resources.
Nebraska STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide
Nebraska STEM teachers: connect newsletters to state STEM initiatives, agricultural engineering and precision farming, insurance analytics careers, and Nebraska student competition resources.
Common questions
How do I explain a STEM project to parents who are not technical?
Anchor it in what their child is doing, not in the concept being taught. "Your child is building a bridge out of popsicle sticks and testing how much weight it holds" is clear. "Students are exploring load distribution and structural engineering principles" is not. Lead with the activity, then the concept.
What should a STEM newsletter include?
Current unit or project, upcoming deadlines for science fairs and competitions, any supplies or materials families need to provide, and one specific way to engage at home. For STEM programs, the home connection is often the weakest link. Make it concrete.
How do I communicate about a STEM competition to families who are not familiar with it?
Start with the basics: what it is, when and where it takes place, and what students are doing to prepare. Explain the judging criteria so families know what success looks like. Tell them what, if anything, you need from them. Families who understand the competition show up to it.