STEM Education | Woz ED K12

Robots: Now and In the Future

Aug 18, 2023 | Industry

A Little History on Robots The word “robot” derived from the Czech word “robota,” which means “forced labor.” The concept of robots was first noted in a play called Rossum’s Universal Robots written and directed by Kurel Capek in 1921. In this play, Robots are...

Alabama’s First Woz Career Pathway District

Aug 4, 2023 | Newsletter

A Collaborative Push for STEM Over the past few years, Albertville School District in Albertville, Alabama has seen a massive push for STEM education. The district’s success is due to a combination of factors. Alabama has seen statewide educational initiatives in...

Building, Educating, and Preparing: District 89

Jul 21, 2023 | Newsletter

District 89, a school district on the western edge of Chicago, Illinois, is home to nine schools ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade. It encompasses three separate counties in Illinois; Maywood, Melrose, and Broadview. When I spoke to Tracy Sykes, the Math and...

Woz ED Spotlight: Parette Walker-Woz ED Specialist at Buffalo Public Schools

Jul 3, 2023 | Industry

Mrs. Parette U. Walker is a well-loved, former principal of the Buffalo Public School District. She is a native Buffalonian who attended Buffalo Public schools and graduated from Bennett High School, Buffalo State University, and SUNY at Buffalo. As a former teacher...

School District of Manatee County: Experiential Learning is The Answer

Jun 30, 2023 | Newsletter

Community Support for STEM Education The School District of Manatee County was inducted as a Woz ED Pathway District in 2022. This mid-sized district, made up of 33 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 7 high schools, is located in Bradenton, Florida. In 2022, a...