The Education Week Spotlight, From Curiosity to Creation: Reengaging Students Through STEM, is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors.
Student engagement deepens when learning feels relevant, active, and connected to the world beyond the classroom. This collection explores how schools can spark curiosity, motivation, and meaningful participation through hands-on STEM experiences, inquiry-based learning, and real-world problem-solving. From science museums and classroom STEM activities to research on motivation and achievement, these articles show how giving students opportunities to explore, question, create, and make connections can transform participation into deeper learning and help students see greater purpose in what they learn.