Topics of Interest for Readers
- All Readers
- A Heartfelt Thank YOU!
- Read why Marymount Chose e4usa
- Apply Now! 2026-2027 New Teacher Applications Open
- Register Now! For Returning Teacher PD
A Heartfelt Thank YOU!
As we begin a new year, I want to pause with gratitude and celebrate what this community accomplished together. Thanks to your generosity and belief in Engineering for US All, our Friends and Family Campaign surpassed its goal of $40,000, raising $42,637.44 from 115 donors in 2025. Last year, this campaign raised $28,638.98, and the growth we experienced this year is a powerful reminder of what can happen when many hands nurture a shared vision.
Throughout the campaign, we reflected on the image of roots and a growing tree. That symbolism feels especially fitting today. Every gift, large or small, became part of a root system that strengthens e4usa and allows new branches to reach more teachers, more classrooms, and more students who are discovering engineering as a place where they belong. Because of you, that tree is taller, stronger, and offering shade to communities that have been waiting for this opportunity.
I want to offer a heartfelt and special thank you to all who contributed to the Leigh Abts Scholarship. Leigh deeply believed in teachers and the power of hands-on engineering experiences to change young lives. The outpouring of support in his name will fund two teachers for a full first year of engagement with e4usa professional development, ensuring that his legacy continues in classrooms where curiosity, creativity, and confidence take root.
To every donor, partner, teacher, and friend, thank you for walking alongside us. Your support is not simply a gift to an organization. It is an investment in educators and students who will shape the future of our workforce and our communities. I am continually inspired by what we can accomplish together, and I look forward to all that will grow from the seeds you have planted.
With gratitude,
Stacy
Building Belonging Through Engineering: Why Marymount Chose e4usa
This month, we’re excited to share a story from Marymount School of New York, where school leaders describe why they chose e4usa and how engineering can help students build a sense of belonging in STEM. The article highlights Marymount’s growing engineering pathway, the value of project-based learning, and how e4usa professional development equips educators with the confidence and tools to bring engineering to life.
Applications Now Open for New e4usa Teachers — 2026–2027 School Year
Do you know an educator who would be a great fit for e4usa? Applications are now open for new teachers to join our 2026–2027 cohort! Selected educators will attend Summer PD in 2026 and gain access to our hands-on engineering curriculum, yearlong support, and national community of practice.
Help us grow our reach—please share this opportunity with your friends and colleagues!
Returning Teacher PD: Keep Building Your e4usa Skills
One of the best parts of e4usa is that the learning doesn’t stop after year one. Our Returning Teacher PD is built to support experienced teachers as you continue refining your practice, exploring new strategies, and engaging with the e4usa community of educators. This summer, join one (or more!) Mini-Professional Developments—quick, high-impact trainings that deepen your skills in specific areas like CAD integration. Register today and keep building momentum for the year ahead.
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