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Forward Education
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Real-World Career-Connected Tech Aligned to K12 Curriculum
🌱🤖 Climate Action Coding & Robotics Kit powered by micro:bit
🔋⚡ CHARGE for micro:bit
🔜 See you at #BOOSTConference #CSTA
🌱 #Coding4Climate #TeachSD
We’re headed to the STEM Ecosystems Convening 2025 in D.C.! 📍 (Oct 20–22)
Excited to join partners advancing education + workforce development. 🤝
Stop by to explore how our hands-on kits build future-ready skills!
#STEMEcosystems #STEMEducation #FutureReady #AIforGood #ForwardEducation
October 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Thrilled to join the BootUp Summit 2025 in Chicago! 📍 (Oct 20–22)
We’re joining with leaders shaping K–12 CS & AI education. 🤖💻
See how our AI + Coding Kits spark creativity & real-world problem solving! 👋
#BootUpSummit #STEMEducation #AIforGood #CSEd #ForwardEducation
October 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Catch us at MassCUE 2025 at Gillette Stadium! 👋
Say hi to Justin and get hands-on with our AI Literacy & Coding Kits that empower students to solve real-world challenges through creativity and innovation.
#MassCUE #AIforGood #STEMEducation
October 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
On Sept 30, we honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Canada) & Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools (U.S.).

We remember the children, honour survivors, and commit to reconciliation through education.

🌿 AISES Climate Action Kit Lessons
🌟 Connected North Career Profiles
September 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
AI isn’t just a chatbot. It can be hands-on. In this free webinar, we’ll show you how simple it is to teach the basics of AI in a way your students can actually see, hold, and understand. Join our AI Webinar fwdedu.com/teach-AI
September 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🌎🤖 We’re thrilled to partner with AISES to bring the Climate Action Kit into FIIRE, blending traditional knowledge with STEM to empower students in coding, robotics & climate action. ✨

Learn more → lnkd.in/gvC9WBte

#ClimateAction #STEM #IndigenousInnovation
September 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Real-world skills = real student impact. 💡✨

"When kids code to solve real problems, they can see themselves as future engineers and computer scientists." 🧠💻🌍

🎥 Featuring @teachercoats.bsky.social

#STEAMeducation #ComputerScienceForAll #FutureReady #EquityInEd
June 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🕑 2-HOUR COUNTDOWN to our #BOOSTConference Inspiration Station! 🐝💡

Join us at Station E for some fun hands-on coding projects - perfect for all #coding levels!

#afterschool @teamboost.bsky.social #STEMeducation #edtech
May 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Today is Inspiration Station day at #boostconference 🐝💡
Come to Station E at 10 AM to get hands-on with two ways to code:
1. Hand-Held Visual Coding with CodeCTRL
2. Build and Block Coding with the Climate Action Kit
Don't miss out!
@teamboost.bsky.social #codingforkids #afterschool #realworldstem
May 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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This week 6th graders did the unit that our Ciena Solutions Team was recognized and awarded a grant for sharing about Climate Action using the @forwardedu.bsky.social learning experiences through active prototyping and coding.
icreateilearn.weebly.com/designing-6-...
Garbage, Our Waterways, and Taking Action
iCreate iLearn
icreateilearn.weebly.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🌍 #Earthday is more than a day—it’s a call to action.
This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet”⚡️

From smart homes to wind turbines, here are 5 hands-on student projects:

forwardedu.com/blogs/blog/5-climate-action-kit-and-micro-bit-projects-to-celebrate-earth-day-with-purpose-driven-stem
5 Climate Action Kit and micro:bit Projects to Celebrate Earth Day wit
Celebrate Earth Day with 5 hands-on microbit and Climate Action Kit projects that teach students about renewable energy, sustainability, and real-world STEM careers. Perfect for grades 3–12!
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April 22, 2025 at 11:31 PM
🎉 It’s Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! 🎉

Shoutout to the educators who spark curiosity, build skills, and create safe spaces to thrive.

Let’s celebrate their impact—and keep pushing for more opportunities for all kids. 🙌

#APAW2025 #AfterschoolWorks #ForwardEducation #ELOP #CCLC
April 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Excited to bring hands-on #STEAM, #CTE, and #Makerspace tech to #BOOSTConference - booth 731! Discover tools for students to build, code, and create real-world solutions afterschool 🚀💡

#AfterschoolPrograms #STEMeducation #EdTech #LearnToCode #WorkforceDevelopment #SocialEmotionalLearning
April 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
#SpringCUE ✅ What an amazing event! 🌟

From hands-on learning to big conversations about coding, robotics & climate action in the classroom, our team had a blast. 💡🌎

Missed us? Don’t worry—we’ll be back in Palm Springs for #BOOSTconference next month!
March 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind was a fantastic way to introduce two pieces of our @forwardedu.bsky.social Education materials that we purchased with the #CienaSolutionsChallenge grant - the Charge and the Climate Action Kits. Check out more on my blog: icreateilearn.weebly.com/designing-6-...
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Micro:bits, Snapbits, Forward Education, and more)
iCreate iLearn
icreateilearn.weebly.com
March 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Calling Cali educators! 📢 Next Wed, Mar 12 at 4 PM PT, join our (Un)Webinar about the CTA ITF Environmental Educator and Impact grants!

💡 Tune in to get creative ideas for a strong proposal!

fwdedu.com/CTA-ITF-unwe...

#cta #environmentaleducation #grants #california #teachers
March 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Catch Joe at the @bucksiu22.bsky.social #STEELS Resource Fair this Thursday! Find out how the Climate Action Kit and #microbit uses robotics, coding, and engineering to teach #STEM and #ClimateLiteracy. Don't miss it!
February 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#Engineers: the driving force behind innovation! From bridges to devices, they help shape our world.

This #EngineersWeek & #CTEmonth, let's celebrate their impact & inspire the next gen of problem-solvers.

💡 How are you and your students recognizing these important events?
#STEMeducation
February 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Happy #EngineersWeek! Join us as we recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of engineers!🎉

Our goal is to inspire the next generation with hands-on STEM learning tied to real-world careers!

Read more on our blog:
forwardedu.com/blogs/blog/f...
#STEMeducation
Future Engineers: Exploring Career Paths in STEM (It's Engineers Week!
Explore exciting engineering careers during Engineers Week! Our Climate Action Kit and Career Profile Library connect students with real-world STEM opportunities.
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February 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
It's #CTE Month! 🎉 Our Climate Action Kit connects students with future-ready careers!🛠️🖥️👾🔋🌱💼

Each project links to real jobs like Renewable Energy Engineer & Plant Scientist.

Check out the full Career Profile Library:
learn.forwardedu.com/career-profi...

#STEMeducation #ClimateAction
February 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Thank you to the Sen. Herb Kohl foundation for funding our Donor's Choose project for 5 more @forwardedu.bsky.social Education Climate Action Kits! This was the best way to start a school day in February.
February 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What's the impact of International Day of Women and Girls in Science? We asked our team! Their answers highlight the importance of diverse voices in #STEM.

📖Read more on our blog! forwardedu.com/blogs/blog/c...
#womeninSTEM #womeninscience #equity #STEMeducation
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Inspiring
Every year, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science shines a spotlight on the incredible contributions women have made and continue to make in STEM fields. At Forward Education, we're pass...
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February 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The Forward Education team is onsite for @peteandc.bsky.social today!

Join Katlin & Joe for an interactive, hands-on workshop with the Climate Action Kit 🧰 and #microbit at 11:10am and visit our table for a chance to win a kit of your own!🏆🎁

#PETEandC
February 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Ordered 10 Climate Action Kits from @forwardedu.bsky.social Education using the STEMNext and Verizon grant money - icreateilearn.weebly.com/designing-6-.... Looking forward to using them with my students. Our next story is Crossings and this activity may be the first use of the kits.
February 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Here are the most recent modules in Smart Farming from @forwardedu.bsky.social that I have tried. I can't wait to get enough kits to share these learning experiences with my designers. I love how this connects my #micro:bits with #SDGs. I included a picture of me with some of the team at #FETC.
February 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM