Partnerships: PCS Edventures, STEM Academy Team On Robotics
August 13, 2010 (FinancialWire) (Go to http://www.financialwire.net/?s=ftrdnwswnd for all of today’s featured news.) — PCS Edventures.com, Inc. (OTCBB: PCSV), a provider of K-16 educational programs utilizing hands-on manipulatives, computer technology and robotics, said it has formed a partnership with STEM Academy to supply robotics materials and curriculum for 6th and 8th grades within schools in the STEM Academy network.
The STEM Academy is a new, national, non-profit organization focused on improving K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) literacy. The STEM Academy curriculum was collaboratively developed by K-12 teachers, university educators, industry partners, vendor partners such as PCS, and engineering and biomedical professionals.
According to PCS, the STEM Academy network of schools launches this Fall, and its expansion will be determined by funding opportunities from state, federal, and private entities.
Under the deal, PCS will provide robotics courseware and lab materials for STEM Academy students at the 6th and 8th grade levels, while providing teacher training and support as necessary for educators as they come online with the program.
Idaho-based PCS Edventures designs educational products and services.
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