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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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Tiny Ones - TimberNook Southern Sydney Term 1 2026
Nature-based outdoor play program for children aged 1-6 years with parent/carer supervision required. Program includes creative play opportunities, sensory adventures, tool exploration, and elements of fire, water, air and earth. Children can explore stories in nature, develop spatial awareness, problem solving, and creative expression. Single session casual visit available.
TimberNook Southern Sydney
Per session, bab...
Per session, babes in arms (non-mobile children) are free
3/4/26
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Tiny Ones - TimberNook Southern Sydney Term 1 2026
Nature-based outdoor play program for children aged 1-6 years with parent/carer supervision required. Program includes creative play opportunities, sensory adventures, tool exploration, and elements of fire, water, air and earth. Children can explore stories in nature, develop spatial awareness, problem solving, and creative expression. Single session casual visit available.
Per session, bab...
Per session, babes in arms (non-mobile children) are free
In-Person
Mar 4, 6:30 AM ET
Nature-Based Learning
Outdoor Education
Early Childhood Development
Sensory Play
Environmental Science
Stem Education
Hands-On Learning
Problem Solving
Spatial Awareness
Cause And Effect
02-15-2026
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Tiny Ones - Timbernook Kauai March-April-May- 1st Wednesday of the month
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You'll also receive ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. This registration covers 3 Wednesdays: March 4th with 'Magic Beach' theme, April 1st with 'I'm invited to a party' theme, and May 6th with 'Painting' theme. Location is at Kauai Bible church LAND (not the church itself) - up Omao road, across the highway. Adult participation required. Must bring healthy snack, bug spray/sunscreen, water bottle, change of clothing, appropriate shoes, and play clothes. Programs are 100% outdoors, rain or shine.
Kauai Bible Church Land
$40.00 - For 3 W...
$40.00 - For 3 Wednesdays (March 4th, April 1st, May 6th)
3/4/26
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Tiny Ones - Timbernook Kauai March-April-May- 1st Wednesday of the month
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You'll also receive ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. This registration covers 3 Wednesdays: March 4th with 'Magic Beach' theme, April 1st with 'I'm invited to a party' theme, and May 6th with 'Painting' theme. Location is at Kauai Bible church LAND (not the church itself) - up Omao road, across the highway. Adult participation required. Must bring healthy snack, bug spray/sunscreen, water bottle, change of clothing, appropriate shoes, and play clothes. Programs are 100% outdoors, rain or shine.
$40.00 - For 3 W...
$40.00 - For 3 Wednesdays (March 4th, April 1st, May 6th)
In-Person
Mar 5, 12:00 AM ET
Outdoor Education
Nature Play
Child Development
Parent-Child
Environmental Science
Stem Education
Hands-On Learning
Problem Solving
Creativity
Kauai
Hawaii
02-15-2026
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Wednesday Early Release Days! • MAR 4TH
Screen-free, creative building time with Lego bricks for students in grades K-5. Children must be age 5 by the start of camp. Location is near Staples.
Brick By Brick Maine Lego Studio
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$40.00 - $40.00 per child
3/4/26
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Wednesday Early Release Days! • MAR 4TH
Screen-free, creative building time with Lego bricks for students in grades K-5. Children must be age 5 by the start of camp. Location is near Staples.
$40.00 - $40.00...
$40.00 - $40.00 per child
In-Person
Mar 4, 6:00 PM ET
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Adult Chess Club
Join the adult chess club for some friendly games and fun! All are welcome. Adult Chess Club meets every Tuesday at 6:00 PM at the DVD tables. Recurring weekly meetings on Tuesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026.
Warminster Library
Free
3/4/26
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4
Adult Chess Club
Recurring
Join the adult chess club for some friendly games and fun! All are welcome. Adult Chess Club meets every Tuesday at 6:00 PM at the DVD tables. Recurring weekly meetings on Tuesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026.
Free
In-Person
Mar 4, 11:00 PM ET
02-11-2026
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Engineering Maker Program - Leprechaun Trap Design
Bring your creativity in this engineering maker program! We'll provide the materials, but it's up to you to create and build the structures that go along with the prompts. This sessions we will be designing and building a Leprechaun Trap using a variety of craft supplies such as toilet paper tubes, cardboard, paper chains, pipe cleaners, and more! Engineering and art from recycled materials is a great way to foster a child's creative expression and design thinking. This program encourages children to tackle problems through creative and innovative solutions. Children will also dive into the 6 processes of science they will observe, predict, question, test, retest and reflect on the materials, how best to use them, and if their solution works. Please only register the children participating in the program.
Large Meeting Room
Free
3/4/26
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4
Engineering Maker Program - Leprechaun Trap Design
Bring your creativity in this engineering maker program! We'll provide the materials, but it's up to you to create and build the structures that go along with the prompts. This sessions we will be designing and building a Leprechaun Trap using a variety of craft supplies such as toilet paper tubes, cardboard, paper chains, pipe cleaners, and more! Engineering and art from recycled materials is a great way to foster a child's creative expression and design thinking. This program encourages children to tackle problems through creative and innovative solutions. Children will also dive into the 6 processes of science they will observe, predict, question, test, retest and reflect on the materials, how best to use them, and if their solution works. Please only register the children participating in the program.
Free
In-Person
Mar 4, 10:15 PM ET
Engineering
Maker Program
Stem
Design Thinking
Creativity
Building
Recycled Materials
Science Processes
Hands-On Learning
Children
Craft
Problem Solving
02-11-2026
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Marble Run Construction Crew
Marble Run Construction Crew program at Little Falls Library. Multiple dates listed suggest this is a recurring program.
Little Falls Library
Free
3/4/26
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4
Marble Run Construction Crew
Recurring
Marble Run Construction Crew program at Little Falls Library. Multiple dates listed suggest this is a recurring program.
Free
In-Person
Mar 4, 8:30 PM ET
02-13-2026
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Explore Physical Science
Learn about the properties of waves, magnetism, sound, light, and many more as we explore God's creation in the natural world. Each session will support the topic through hands-on application while students collaborate together to solve problems and design experiments. Open to students ages 11 to 18. This is a 3-hour program scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program includes three hands-on, interactive sessions covering Year 4 topics: Properties of Heat/Temperature, Properties of Magnetism, and Properties of Electricity. The Explore Days program is on a four-year rotating schedule. Includes all scheduled events and parking fee.
Creation Museum
$29.99 - $29.99/...
$29.99 - $29.99/student (museum general admission is not required or included)
3/6/26
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Explore Physical Science
Learn about the properties of waves, magnetism, sound, light, and many more as we explore God's creation in the natural world. Each session will support the topic through hands-on application while students collaborate together to solve problems and design experiments. Open to students ages 11 to 18. This is a 3-hour program scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program includes three hands-on, interactive sessions covering Year 4 topics: Properties of Heat/Temperature, Properties of Magnetism, and Properties of Electricity. The Explore Days program is on a four-year rotating schedule. Includes all scheduled events and parking fee.
$29.99 - $29.99/...
$29.99 - $29.99/student (museum general admission is not required or included)
In-Person
Mar 6, 2:30 PM ET
Physics
Science Education
Hands-On Learning
Waves
Magnetism
Electricity
Heat
Temperature
Light
Experimental Design
Problem Solving
Stem Education
02-10-2026
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Chess Club
Learn chess in a non-competitive environment. Beginners are welcome! Chess club is free to attend and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Boards and pieces will be provided. Participants 13 and under should plan to have a parent/guardian stay in the program with them. Presented by the Aspen Hill Library Teen Advisory Board. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc.
Aspen Hill Library
Free to attend
3/7/26
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7
Chess Club
Learn chess in a non-competitive environment. Beginners are welcome! Chess club is free to attend and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Boards and pieces will be provided. Participants 13 and under should plan to have a parent/guardian stay in the program with them. Presented by the Aspen Hill Library Teen Advisory Board. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc.
Free to attend
In-Person
Mar 7, 9:00 PM ET
Chess
Strategy
Games
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Logic
Teen Advisory Board
Beginners Welcome
All Ages
Non-Competitive
02-11-2026
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Lego Construction (and Duplo, too!)
We supply the LEGO and Duplo bricks, and you supply the imagination! Join us in the Children's Area from 4:00pm-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO bricks and Duplos! This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve a result. We will provide all the materials for this program.
Long Branch Library
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Lego Construction (and Duplo, too!)
We supply the LEGO and Duplo bricks, and you supply the imagination! Join us in the Children's Area from 4:00pm-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO bricks and Duplos! This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve a result. We will provide all the materials for this program.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 9:00 PM ET
Lego
Construction
Building
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Engineering
Hands-On
Children
Creativity
02-13-2026
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LEGO® Afternoon
Come by anytime between 2-4 p.m. for some LEGO® building fun. We'll supply the LEGOs and you supply the imagination! We have both regular LEGOs and larger Duplo LEGOs! For children ages 3 to 12 years old. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
Gaithersburg Library
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
LEGO® Afternoon
Come by anytime between 2-4 p.m. for some LEGO® building fun. We'll supply the LEGOs and you supply the imagination! We have both regular LEGOs and larger Duplo LEGOs! For children ages 3 to 12 years old. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 7:00 PM ET
Lego
Building
Engineering
Construction
Creativity
Hands-On Learning
Spatial Reasoning
Problem Solving
Children
Fun
02-13-2026
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2026 Wisconsin State KidWind Challenge & Renewable Energy Expo
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale wind turbines or solar devices that they've designed to the Challenge where they will be tested for power output. Teams also meet with a panel of expert judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge and tackle instant challenge activities. The event features a Renewable Energy Expo from 12:00 - 2:45 PM with ~20 hands-on science activities, interactions with scientists, and opportunities to build and test turbines. Challenge begins with opening ceremony at 9:00 AM and wraps up with awards at 3:00 PM. Top performers will be invited to the 2026 World KidWind Challenge at UW-Madison in May. Registration is closed for competing teams but public is welcome to spectate.
Discovery Building at UW-Madison
Free to compete...
Free to compete in and attend
3/7/26
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Mar
7
2026 Wisconsin State KidWind Challenge & Renewable Energy Expo
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale wind turbines or solar devices that they've designed to the Challenge where they will be tested for power output. Teams also meet with a panel of expert judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge and tackle instant challenge activities. The event features a Renewable Energy Expo from 12:00 - 2:45 PM with ~20 hands-on science activities, interactions with scientists, and opportunities to build and test turbines. Challenge begins with opening ceremony at 9:00 AM and wraps up with awards at 3:00 PM. Top performers will be invited to the 2026 World KidWind Challenge at UW-Madison in May. Registration is closed for competing teams but public is welcome to spectate.
Free to compete...
Free to compete in and attend
In-Person
Mar 7, 3:30 PM ET
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Tech Lab Club: 3D Modeling & Printing (Session 2)
Day 2: Advanced Skills & Challenge Introduction - Explore more advanced Tinkercad tools and begin designing a solution for the real-world Tech Lab Club Challenge. Schedule: 9:30-10:00 AM Drop off, 10:00-11:30 AM Morning activity, 11:30 AM-12:00 PM Museum time, 12:00-12:30 PM Lunch, 12:30-2:00 PM Afternoon activity. This is a scaffolded program where participants build on previous sessions.
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Free
3/8/26
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Mar
8
Tech Lab Club: 3D Modeling & Printing (Session 2)
Day 2: Advanced Skills & Challenge Introduction - Explore more advanced Tinkercad tools and begin designing a solution for the real-world Tech Lab Club Challenge. Schedule: 9:30-10:00 AM Drop off, 10:00-11:30 AM Morning activity, 11:30 AM-12:00 PM Museum time, 12:00-12:30 PM Lunch, 12:30-2:00 PM Afternoon activity. This is a scaffolded program where participants build on previous sessions.
Free
In-Person
Mar 8, 3:30 PM ET
3D Modeling
3D Printing
Tinkercad
Computer Aided Design
Engineering
Technology
Stem Education
Semester Program
Problem Solving
02-08-2026
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Tech Lab Club: 3D Modeling & Printing (Session 2)
Session 2 of the Spring Tech Lab Club: 3D Modeling & Printing program. Advanced Skills & Challenge Introduction - Explore more advanced Tinkercad tools and begin designing a solution for the real-world Tech Lab Club Challenge. Part of a semester-long program for children ages 6-11. Daily schedule runs from 9:30 a.m. drop-off to 2:00 p.m. pick-up.
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Free
3/8/26
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Mar
8
Tech Lab Club: 3D Modeling & Printing (Session 2)
Session 2 of the Spring Tech Lab Club: 3D Modeling & Printing program. Advanced Skills & Challenge Introduction - Explore more advanced Tinkercad tools and begin designing a solution for the real-world Tech Lab Club Challenge. Part of a semester-long program for children ages 6-11. Daily schedule runs from 9:30 a.m. drop-off to 2:00 p.m. pick-up.
Free
In-Person
Mar 8, 3:30 PM ET
3D Modeling
3D Printing
Tinkercad
Stem Education
Computer Aided Design
Engineering
Technology
Children
Advanced Skills
Problem Solving
02-10-2026
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Books & Rooks Chess Club - Free Chess Every Monday Night
Casual play every Monday evening 5:30-8 p.m. in the Atrium of Central Library. Free Unrated Blitz Tournament from 6-8 p.m. Chess sets and clocks provided. All ages welcome. All skill levels welcome. Would you like to gain experience playing chess? Are you already experienced but looking for another outlet for over-the-board chess? Books & Rooks Chess Club is here for you! With casual play and an unrated tournament (free and open to everyone, no USCF membership required), Monday night is chess night at Central Library!
Central Library - Atrium
Free
3/9/26
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9
Books & Rooks Chess Club - Free Chess Every Monday Night
Recurring
Casual play every Monday evening 5:30-8 p.m. in the Atrium of Central Library. Free Unrated Blitz Tournament from 6-8 p.m. Chess sets and clocks provided. All ages welcome. All skill levels welcome. Would you like to gain experience playing chess? Are you already experienced but looking for another outlet for over-the-board chess? Books & Rooks Chess Club is here for you! With casual play and an unrated tournament (free and open to everyone, no USCF membership required), Monday night is chess night at Central Library!
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 10:30 PM ET
02-08-2026
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Problem-Solvers Wanted
The Westin Austin Downtown - Paramount III
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Problem-Solvers Wanted
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 4:30 PM ET
02-08-2026
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Tabletop Gaming for Pre-K Through 2nd Grade
Courtyard Marriott
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Tabletop Gaming for Pre-K Through 2nd Grade
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 11:00 PM ET
Tabletop Gaming
Early Childhood Education
Stem
Mathematics
Problem Solving
Cognitive Development
Pre-K
Kindergarten
Elementary
02-08-2026
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Problem-Solvers Wanted
The Westin Austin Downtown - Paramount III
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Problem-Solvers Wanted
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 4:30 PM ET
02-08-2026
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Problem-Solvers Wanted
The Westin Austin Downtown - Paramount III
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Problem-Solvers Wanted
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 4:30 PM ET
02-08-2026
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Problem-Solvers Wanted
Educational presentation focused on problem-solving skills and methodologies, likely covering analytical thinking and systematic approaches to complex challenges.
The Westin Austin Downtown - Paramount III
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Problem-Solvers Wanted
Educational presentation focused on problem-solving skills and methodologies, likely covering analytical thinking and systematic approaches to complex challenges.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 4:30 PM ET
02-08-2026
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Problem-Solvers Wanted
In classrooms across Michigan, New York City, and Pennsylvania, something's changing. Students are sticking with hard problems longer. They're asking better questions, testing new ideas, and communicating their thinking. They're invested in learning, not just chasing points or checking boxes. The shift? Teachers are using the language of computational thinking to make problem-solving visible, tangible, and doable for every student. It's building teacher confidence and sparking innovation, leading to more student-driven learning. It's bringing joy and agency back into the classroom.
The Westin Austin Downtown - Paramount III
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Problem-Solvers Wanted
In classrooms across Michigan, New York City, and Pennsylvania, something's changing. Students are sticking with hard problems longer. They're asking better questions, testing new ideas, and communicating their thinking. They're invested in learning, not just chasing points or checking boxes. The shift? Teachers are using the language of computational thinking to make problem-solving visible, tangible, and doable for every student. It's building teacher confidence and sparking innovation, leading to more student-driven learning. It's bringing joy and agency back into the classroom.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 4:30 PM ET
Computational Thinking
Problem-Solving
Education
Stem Education
Teaching Methodology
Student Engagement
Classroom Innovation
Sxsw
02-08-2026
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Tabletop Gaming for Pre-K Through 2nd Grade
Courtyard Marriott
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Tabletop Gaming for Pre-K Through 2nd Grade
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 11:00 PM ET
Educational Games
Early Childhood Education
Mathematics
Problem Solving
Cognitive Development
Game-Based Learning
02-08-2026
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Problem-Solvers Wanted
Solo presentation focused on problem-solving skills and computational thinking in education.
The Westin Austin Downtown / Paramount III
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Problem-Solvers Wanted
Solo presentation focused on problem-solving skills and computational thinking in education.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 3:30 PM ET
02-08-2026
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Problem-Solvers Wanted
The Westin Austin Downtown - Paramount III
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Problem-Solvers Wanted
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 4:30 PM ET
02-08-2026
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AI Skills For Educators: Practical Workforce Strategies
In this Show & Tell session, we'll explore practical ways educators can integrate AI‑supported tools and approaches to build future ready skills in learners. Focusing on workforce readiness, the session highlights how AI can help students develop critical competencies such as problem‑solving, digital fluency, and adaptability. Rachel Wortman Morris will demonstrate concrete examples and instructional strategies that educators and leaders can apply immediately to support career‑aligned learning pathways. Presented by Microsoft Worldwide Learning.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Show & Tell Stage (Moontower Hall)
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
AI Skills For Educators: Practical Workforce Strategies
In this Show & Tell session, we'll explore practical ways educators can integrate AI‑supported tools and approaches to build future ready skills in learners. Focusing on workforce readiness, the session highlights how AI can help students develop critical competencies such as problem‑solving, digital fluency, and adaptability. Rachel Wortman Morris will demonstrate concrete examples and instructional strategies that educators and leaders can apply immediately to support career‑aligned learning pathways. Presented by Microsoft Worldwide Learning.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 6:30 PM ET
Ai
Artificial Intelligence
Education
Workforce Development
Stem Education
Digital Fluency
Problem Solving
Career Readiness
Microsoft
Professional Development
02-09-2026
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The Thinking Game
School isn't all fun and games, but games can help students practice solving real-world problems. In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore tabletop games that spark deep thinking and naturally build problem-solving skills. Hear stories from classrooms across the country that are using play and computational thinking to boost student and teacher confidence, curiosity, and resilience. You'll leave with ready-to-use games and strategies to help students become stronger problem-solvers across subjects, and better prepared for a future shaped by AI, complex challenges, and ever-changing careers.
Courtyard Marriott - Rio Grande Ballroom AB
Free
3/10/26
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Mar
10
The Thinking Game
School isn't all fun and games, but games can help students practice solving real-world problems. In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore tabletop games that spark deep thinking and naturally build problem-solving skills. Hear stories from classrooms across the country that are using play and computational thinking to boost student and teacher confidence, curiosity, and resilience. You'll leave with ready-to-use games and strategies to help students become stronger problem-solvers across subjects, and better prepared for a future shaped by AI, complex challenges, and ever-changing careers.
Free
In-Person
Mar 10, 4:00 PM ET
Computational Thinking
Problem-Solving
Educational Games
Workshop
Artificial Intelligence
Stem Education
Tabletop Games
Classroom Activities
02-08-2026
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