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Applications for the 2026-2027 STEP cohort are now open!
Want to become a teacher? The Scheller Teacher Education Program (STEP) offers a pathway for MIT students to earn STEM teaching licensure in Massachusetts. Applications for the 2026–2027 STEP cohort are now open. Spend a year as a student teacher Read more
MIT4America Calculus Project Featured in MIT News
We are excited that our MIT4America Calculus Project is highlighted in MIT News today. The program connects MIT undergraduates and alumni with high school students across the United States to provide weekly online calculus tutoring. By supporting students in districts Read more
Apply Now: MIT Science and Engineering Program for Teachers — July 2026
Applications Now Open for SEPT at MIT — July 5–10, 2026 We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Science and Engineering Program for Teachers (SEPT), taking place on the MIT campus from Sunday, July Read more
Applications Open: Science and Engineering Program For Teachers Professional Development at Westminster University, June 2026
We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the second annual Science and Engineering Program for Teachers (SEPT) at Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah. This June, we will welcome 30 middle and high school STEM teachers Read more
STEP Lab’s Calculus Project Featured in MIT President Kornbluth’s Interview with The Tech
STEP Lab’s Calculus Project Featured in President Kornbluth’s Interview with The Tech In her recent interview with The Tech, President Kornbluth emphasized MIT’s responsibility—and opportunity—to expand access to its educational resources nationwide. She highlighted the MIT for America Calculus Project, Read more
Scheller Teacher Education Lab Explores How Students Can Shape the Future of AI
Centering Students in Learning About — and With — AI In a recent article for Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computational Sciences, and Education, Eric Klopfer and Christina Bosch of MIT’s Scheller Teacher Education Lab share their perspectives on the role Read more
Connected Learning Summit Returns In-Person at MIT, October 6
We’re excited to announce that the Connected Learning Summit (CLS) will be hosted in person at MIT’s campus on October 6, 2025! CLS brings together a dynamic community of educators, researchers, designers, and innovators who are harnessing emerging technologies to Read more
MIT’s Science and Engineering Program Expands West to Westminster University
In June 2025, the Science and Engineering Program for Teachers (SEPT) reached a new milestone – its first-ever regional pilot program, hosted at Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah. This exciting expansion brought the program’s signature mix of cutting-edge Read more
Call for Proposals is open for the Connected Learning Summit
The Call for Proposals is open for the Seventh Annual Connected Learning Summit, taking place October 5–10, 2025! CLS invites submissions of Research Papers and Showcases that focus on digital technologies for learning, educational and commercial games, innovative tech-infused curricula, and theoretical Read more
Maureen Hughes of the STEP Lab Recognized with 2025 MIT Levitan Teaching Award
We are proud to share that Maureen Hughes of the STEP Lab has been named a recipient of the 2025 MIT Levitan Teaching Award. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding teaching and dedication to student learning across the Institute. Maureen’s commitment Read more