(La Porte, IN) - For the fourth year in a row, all eight elementary schools in the La Porte Community School Corporation have been recognized as 2023-24 Project Lead The Way Distinguished Schools for STEM curriculum and career readiness.

 

According to school officials, the honor is given to a select number of elementary schools across the U.S. for providing broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW Launch, an elementary STEM curriculum.

 

PLTW is a national nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK-12 students and teachers in schools across the U.S., aiming to make every child in every grade STEM successful.

 

“By engaging our youngest learners in PLTW modules, we are empowering them with the skills and mindset needed for future success,” said Dr. Ben Tonagel, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education.

 

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, schools must have more than 75 percent of the student body participating in the program and had to offer at least one PLTW Launch module at each grade level during the 2022-23 school year.

 

“We are honored to recognize all eight La Porte Community School Corporation Elementary Schools for their commitment to providing students with exceptional educational experiences while ensuring equitable access to PLTW programs,” said Dr. David Dimmett, PLTW President and CEO.