Barbara Morgan STEM Academy

Public, Suburban

Grades K-5

Meridian, ID

For the past 3 years, 5th-grade ELA, math, and science results were consistently higher than in competitive districts and the state on Idaho’s Standards Achievement Test.
Earned STEM certification in 2018—and again in 2023—with scores higher than the averages of other schoolsreviewed by the accrediting organization.
In the fall of 2024, 78% of students reached the top tier of proficiency on the Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI) scale, outperforming the state and district.

Collaborative Learning
60-Second Strategy: Sage and Scribe
In addition to dedicated time to practice a skill, this cooperative learning activity provides an opportunity for peer feedback.
Communication Skills
Adapting Socratic Seminars for Elementary
With a few key modifications, teachers can make a complex academic discussion into an excellent learning opportunity for younger students.
Teaching Strategies
60-Second Strategy: The Last Question
When time is up at the end of a lesson, there’s one last question teachers can ask to get students to reflect on their work—and how they’d improve next time.
ChatGPT & Generative AI
Helping Students Navigate New Technology Responsibly
By giving students a safe way to explore using AI chatbots in the classroom, teachers can help them sharpen their digital literacy and critical thinking skills.
Assessment
Encouraging Students to Own Their Academic Growth
When students use a hands-on approach to track their own progress, goals, and test scores, they begin to take responsibility for their learning.