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Ready for a spark of inspiration? In each Spotlight email, we'll bring you real-world STEAM learning ideas you can use right now—from fresh lessons and hands-on projects to idea-inspring stories from fellow educators. Whether you're in the classroom, or empowering educators at scale—there's something here for you.
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Keep Earth Day Momentum Going All Year with these 5 micro:bit Projects
Earth Day isn’t just a moment—it’s a movement. Celebrate year-round with hands-on micro:bit projects that teach tech skills through future-ready global competencies.

5 Climate Action Kit And Micro Bit Projects To Cel →
Try the Newest Classroom-ready Lesson
Optimizing Waste Management with Smart Garbage Bins
- Ages 10+
- 45-60 Mins
Learn how smart garbage bins optimize waste collection and reduce emissions—then design and code your own with sensors that simulate real-world data.

Read What Your Peers are Saying
We thought this quote was very fitting for Earth Day. Thanks, Kristin 😍 🌎

Will You Be in Palm Springs at BOOST?
We can't wait to visit all the Afterschool Professionals at BOOST from April 29 - May 2. We're at booth #731, plus check-out our Inspiration Station on May 1st 10 AM.
P.S. Find us at the pool parties for a free refreshment!
Onward,
The Forward Education Team
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