AMSTI

🚀 Attention Alabama Elementary Teachers! 🚀
Want to build your STEM teaching skills and earn up to $500 in stipends?

Modiv EDU and Propel Education (funded by the Alabama STEM Council) are looking for 25 elite elementary educators for the STEM Catalyst Initiative for Workforce-Ready Educators! This program is 100% FREE.

🎒 What’s Included:
💰 Up to $500 in stipends + travel reimbursement

🎓 3 verified micro-credentials & early access to Modiv EDU

🗓️ Flexible Schedule (June–Sept): 2 in-person meetings, 1 virtual workshop, and 3 online office hour sessions

📍 Who Can Apply?
Teachers in Workforce Region 7 / AMSTI Region 10 districts:
Baldwin, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, Saraland, Satsuma, Washington, and Wilcox.

⏳ Spaces are strictly limited to 25 teachers! 👉 Apply and Register Here Today!

Coordinated by the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences (CBMS) and its member societies, the 2026 Year of Mathematics (YoM 2026, theyearofmath.org) is a national celebration and campaign designed to reignite America’s appreciation for math. By targeting a broad, nationwide audience, the initiative engages people to experience the beauty, relevance, and potential of mathematics in profound ways. YoM 2026 invites individuals of all backgrounds to explore math without fear of judgment or failure. Check out the events here: theyearofmath.org

AMSTI is so grateful to all of our teachers and students who faithfully learn and grow with us each year. Share your AMSTI story here: https://wkf.ms/3Y01A9T

AMSTI 6-12 Math Specialists are ready for Summer 2026! Join us at a regional site near you. Register at: https://www.amsti.org/site-registration-links

Your AMSTI and ASIM Science Specialists are ready to see you for summer professional learning. Reserve your seat by registering today. https://www.amsti.org/site-registration-links

Are you a K-8 science teacher? Don’t forget to order your AMSTI science kits for the next academic year. http://amsti.org/aces

A Story That Stays With You. "The Quiltmaker’s Gift" is more than just a book—it’s a reminder that happiness grows when we share it. Whether you’re reading it in a classroom, at bedtime, or during story time, it’s a book that wraps you up like a cozy quilt. A story that reminds us that kindness is powerful. When we share, we make the world brighter-just like a beautiful quilt.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1COuXCIW3pdGyajVh-M3f1dHvXQGk_WoMreI2A0Awr8A/edit?usp=sharing

🌸 May is for Math at Home! 🌸
Looking for fun, easy ways to build your child's math skills this month? Our May Early Numeracy Calendar is officially here! 🗓️✨English and Spanish versions are available at https://bitly.amsti.org/calendars. Alabama Department of Education Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education

Ready to step into the future of science? 🥽✨ Join us for VR Thursdays and experience a hands-on dissection like never before!

Using state-of-the-art Meta VR headsets, you’ll be guided by national award-winning educator Wendy Martin and our expert Education Team. It’s fully interactive, individually paced, and—best of all—completely mess-free.

📅 The Lineup
Pick your specimen (or join us for all four!):

🦑 VR Squid Dissection: June 4, June 25, & July 16

⭐ VR Sea Star Dissection: June 11, July 2, & July 23

🐸 VR Frog Dissection: June 18, July 9, & July 30

🦈 Special Shark Week Dissection: Saturday, July 11

💡 The Details
Cost: $14 per person, per session.

Instruction: Led by experienced educators and aligned with ALCOS-Science Standards.

Requirements: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited!

Note: Admission to Museum Exhibits is not included. Only registered participants are allowed in the classroom.

https://www.cookmuseum.org/public-programs/public-classes/

Alabama is leading the way in teen STEM engagement — Legacy now hosts 20 Teen Science Cafés, more than any other state.
Applications for Fall 2026 are officially open. Schools selected to join a national network where teens connect with STEM professionals, build leadership skills, and explore real‑world science through hands‑on experiences. Legacy also provides multi‑year funding to help programs grow and thrive.
Apply by May 31st: legacyenved.org/teen-science-cafe/