In response to new state Computer Science mandates and classroom device restrictions, the national STEM leader delivers plug-and-play scaffolding to boost educator confidence and sustain student engagement.

RALEIGH, N.C. & HOUSTON, Texas — August 20, 2026 

As Texas school districts adapt to state-mandated Computer Science (CS) offerings alongside strict school day device policies like House Bill 1481, STEM For Kids® has announced a targeted expansion of its turn-key curriculum solutions across the Lone Star State. The initiative equips Texas educators with screen-smart, plug-and-play instructional frameworks designed to eliminate lesson planning friction and keep students actively engaged.

According to a recent Education Week report on the Texas teaching workforce, district leaders identified instructor prep gaps and lesson execution hurdles as primary drivers of classroom management issues. When lessons stall or lack structured hands-on components, learning momentum drops and disruptions increase.

"Classroom management issues often trace directly back to underprepared instruction," noted Elizabeth Sanchez, Executive Master Teacher at Somerset ISD, during an Education Week forum. "When a teacher lacks turn-key, structured engagement tools, learning momentum stops—and disruptions begin."

STEM For Kids® addresses this challenge by providing districts with ready-to-implement curriculum kits, comprehensive facilitator onboarding, and "screen-smart" unplugged computer science activities that align with TEKS standards while respecting device-free environments.

"Texas teachers are facing unprecedented demands—from integrating complex CS concepts to managing device restrictions—all while navigating prep time constraints," said Moni Singh, Founder and CEO of STEM For Kids®. "Our goal is to remove the prep burden entirely. By delivering structured, hands-on activity frameworks, we empower any instructor to walk into the classroom with total confidence and lead high-impact STEM experiences."

To read the full analysis on how turn-key curriculum frameworks are transforming teacher retention and classroom focus in Texas, read the complete blog post: How Turn-Key STEM Solutions Solve the Texas Teacher Preparedness Gap

To learn more about bringing STEM For Kids® turn-key curriculum or professional development to your school or district, visit rp.stemforkids.net/catalog or contact the partnership team directly.

About STEM For Kids®

STEM For Kids® is a Sourcewell-vetted and awarded educational organization providing hands-on STEM, computer science, and financial literacy programs for children preK-8+. Operating across national and international networks, STEM For Kids® delivers turn-key curriculum, staff development, and enrichment programs that bridge the gap between digital theory and real-world engineering.

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About STEM For Kids

STEM For Kids® empowers educators and caregivers with hands-on STEM programs that blend fun, real-world discovery with life skills like the 4Cs (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity). Founded in 2011 in Raleigh, NC, by Moni Singh, the organization has grown to serve communities globally through camps, afterschool programs, in-school partnerships, and franchises. With a mission to "Make STEM Fun and Real," STEM For Kids inspires young innovators while fostering educator fulfillment. 

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