HUNTSVILLE–A new professional development opportunity is available for educators across the state who teach STEM as part of their curriculum. Cultivate is a program designed to help K-6 teachers grow
Huntsville Botanical Garden along with Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Bellingrath Gardens and Home to launch the Cultivate program statewide after a successful pilot in the 2022-2023 academic year. Teachers who attend a Cultivate session experience rigorous, hands-on training from education experts from the gardens.
People are also reading… STEM education extends far beyond its acronym . It is the basis for teaching children problem-solving and critical thinking skills that can help them be successful in future careers. When Wagner presented the concept for Cultivate to Alabama State Sen. Arthur Orr , he immediately recognized the need for this type of professional development for educators. As the Chair for the State Senate Budget Committee for Education, he was an early champion for securing state funding to help launch Cultivate.
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio | All Of Our Podcasts Registration is open for summer Cultivate sessions that start in June. Those who teach Kindergarten through sixth grade in Alabama are eligible. Teachers are encouraged to complete a simple scholarship application to participate in the course for 90% off, or $10.00.• Huntsville Botanical Garden: hsvbg.
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