Invest in the Future of
STEM Education in Vermont

Support the Vermont Science Teaching Association’s
2026 STEM Conference & Educator Learning Initiative

The Vermont Science Teaching Association (VSTA) is raising $25,000 to strengthen K–12 science and STEM education across Vermont through high-quality professional learning opportunities for educators.

Our most immediate fundraising priority is securing a nationally recognized science education expert whose visit will include:

• A keynote presentation at the 2026 VSTA Fall Conference

• A full-day K–5 educator workshop designed to transform science teaching practices in Vermont classrooms

This opportunity will directly impact educators across the state and help expand engaging, equitable, and high-quality science instruction for Vermont students.

Why This Matters

Recent data highlight an urgent need to strengthen science education:

• 57% of Vermont 5th graders scored below proficient in science

• 58% of 8th graders scored below proficient

• 53% of 11th graders scored below proficient

At the same time, many elementary educators report limited time and support for science instruction. VSTA is working to change that by providing educators with access to meaningful professional development, instructional resources, and statewide collaboration opportunities.

By investing in teachers, we invest in students—and in Vermont’s future workforce.

Your Support Helps Us

Contributions to VSTA will help:

• Bring nationally recognized STEM and science education experts to Vermont

• Provide transformative professional learning for educators

• Expand access to high-quality K–12 STEM instruction

• Support educator and student scholarships

• Strengthen statewide science education initiatives