Our very own Lockhart Elementary Magnet School has received recognition from Project Lead the Way (PLTW) as a 2024-25 Project Lead the Way Distinguished School which recognizes schools across the U.S. for their efforts to provide broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW Launch programs, an elementary STEM curriculum.
PLTW is a national nonprofit organization that creates transformative learning experiences and empowers students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills for future careers.
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, Lockhart had to have more than 75 percent of the student body participating in the program and had to offer PLTW Launch modules at each grade level during the previous school year.
Research indicates that students form opinions and develop interest in math and science as early as elementary school. Through activities like designing a car safety belt or creating digital animations inspired by their own short stories, PLTW Launch students engage in critical and creative thinking, enhance teamwork abilities, and develop a passion for and confidence in STEM subjects.