Story Submission

The submission form for featured stories

The following questions under Guiding Questions for Featured Stories are designed to assist teachers and coordinators in sharing insights about their school or students in the SECME program. Your responses will help create an engaging spotlight piece highlighting your school or students’ strengths, achievements, and impact.

Introduction

Can you provide a brief overview of your school’s SECME program?

Program Initiatives

What SECME initiatives or projects has your school undertaken recently?
Can you share any innovative approaches or activities that set your program apart?

Achievements and Success Stories

Are there any standout achievements or success stories from your SECME students or teams?
Have your students received any notable awards or recognition in STEM competitions?

Impact on Students

How has participation in the SECME program impacted the students involved?
Can you share specific examples of personal or academic growth among participants?

Collaboration and Community Involvement

How does your school encourage collaboration and teamwork within the SECME program?
Are there any community outreach or engagement initiatives associated with your SECME program?

Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles

Have any challenges or obstacles, and how has your school overcome them?
Are there any particularly inspiring stories of resilience or perseverance?

Educational Integration

How is the SECME program integrated into the overall educational experience at your school?
Are there cross-disciplinary connections with other subjects?

Future Goals

What are the future goals and aspirations for your SECME program?
Are there specific projects, events, or improvements you are working towards?

Student Testimonials

Can you gather testimonials from students about their experiences in the SECME program?
How have students felt supported and challenged within the program?

Advice for Other Schools

What advice would you give to other schools or districts looking to enhance their SECME programs?
Are there any lessons learned that could benefit others in the SECME community?

Innovative Approaches

Has your school taken any unique or innovative approaches to organizing or participating in SECME events?

STEM Career Impact

Have any former SECME students pursued notable careers in STEM fields?
How does the SECME program contribute to students’ preparation for future STEM opportunities?

These questions can be used as a guide or prompt. Select the question(s) that best suit your insights and submit your narrative/information as a PDF or Word document (including photos/images that can help enhance your story) via the form below.

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