Caston Elementary announced that it has been recognized as a 2021-22Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School.
Caston Elementary is one of just 282 schools across the U.S. to receive this honor for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through PLTW Launch. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK-12 students and teachers in schools across the U.S.
“We are extremely proud of our teachers and students for earning this honor for the second year in a row! Caston Elementary is just one example of how PLTW provides engaging STEM curriculum so that students can have authentic learning experiences!” said Angie Miller, Curriculum Director.
The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. To be eligible for the designation, Caston Elementary School had tohave at least 75 percent of the student body participating in at least one PLTW Launch module and had to offer at least one PLTW Launch module in each grade (K-5) during the 2020-21 school year.
Studies show that students decide as early as elementary school whether they like, and think they are good at, math and science. Whether designing a car safety belt or building digital animations based on their own short stories, PLTW Launch students engage in critical and creative thinking, build teamwork skills, and develop a passion for and confidence in STEM subjects.
