STEM Success Stories From CreXo Classrooms

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What Happened When Students Put DataSnap to the Test?

Students learned to collect, analyze and present data on issues they cared about.

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From Terrified to Teaching Legislators, by guest blogger Tiffany Pace
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From Terrified to Teaching Legislators, by guest blogger Tiffany Pace

Terrified. That would be the word to describe how I felt about micro:bits and the Hummingbird Robotics kit. In fact, through a grant I had purchased a Classroom Flock for my STEAM lab over a year ago and the kits sat on my counter just like a giant monster in the corner.

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Vision to Action
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Vision to Action

From Vision to Action: Cucamonga School District’s Computer Science Initiative

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Becoming a Stronger Elementary Teacher through Robotics, by guest blogger Maryann Moriarty
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Becoming a Stronger Elementary Teacher through Robotics, by guest blogger Maryann Moriarty

My Journey into Robotics has been one of constant discovery and sheer joy! Two years ago my principal, invited me to join a wonderful Robotics cohort led by Ms. Marie McAnuff of CS4All and Claudine Conover, District 11 Achievement & Instructional Specialist from NYC DOE. During our meetings we learned so many aspects of robotics, coding and engineering design using Make Code and the Hummingbird Kit.

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Bringing Robotics to the Classroom: A Blueprint for Success
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Bringing Robotics to the Classroom: A Blueprint for Success

When Tonya Coats started her education career, robotics wasn’t part of the curriculum. Now, as a computer science Specialist for 33 school districts in San Bernardino County, she’s helping build a comprehensive K-12 computer science program that equips students with essential skills through hands-on robotics.

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Designing a Meaningful STEM Makerspace
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Designing a Meaningful STEM Makerspace

As an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin and a makerspace veteran, Peter Wardrip uses Strawbees to empower educators and learners alike. With its low barrier to entry and high ceiling for creativity, Strawbees fits seamlessly into drop-in makerspaces, professional development sessions, and intergenerational learning environments—helping educators center the learner experience without needing expensive or complex tools.

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Making STEM Accessible for Every Learner
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Making STEM Accessible for Every Learner

Andrea Fellows, a special education STEM teacher in Lancaster, PA, uses Strawbees to unlock creativity and confidence in students who typically struggle in traditional classrooms. From continent-wide cultural studies to solar-powered prototypes, Andrea proves that hands-on STEM can engage even the most reluctant learners—and give every student a chance to shine.

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Richmond County School System
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Richmond County School System

We’ve had so many teachers now come and say, ‘Oh my gosh, I really love it’. The kids love it. And that’s my ultimate goal. I work to make life easier for the teachers and learning more attainable for the students.

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Topeka Public Schools
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Topeka Public Schools

Strawbees really came at a great time, when we were seeking what would be the best equipment to incorporate with our STEAM and STEM… it was really important to have something that was easy to translate, regardless of where it was going to fit in.

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