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Save the Date: CARGO CONNECTSM Release
Save the date for a special delivery! FIRST® LEGO® League CARGO CONNECTSM details will be released Tuesday, August 17, at Noon ET, driving participants (ages 4-16) full speed ahead into the world of transportation. Season materials for the Challenge, Explore, … Continue reading
New Coach and Mentor Training Available Online
First has produced a new 20-minute interactive coach and mentor training can help you build useful skills to navigate your first season including: Creating a safe and inclusive environment where students can learn and thrive. Understanding of the FIRST® Core Values and how … Continue reading
FIRST Innovation Challenge Expert Education Series
As part of the FIRST® Innovation Challenge presented by Qualcomm, FIRST is hosting an expert educational series featuring conversations with innovators and essential tips teams can apply to succeed in the challenge. Topics may include: pitch advice business model education … Continue reading
Resources for remote participation
From FIRST HQ We know participation in FIRST® this season looks different for many of our teams as they transition to remote or hybrid learning and adapt to the challenges those changes bring. To help you deliver an engaging STEM … Continue reading
TN Valley Robotics Offering CLASS PACK Grant
Due to Covid-19, TN Valley Robotics (TNVR) is offering to support classroom STEM robotics by offering grants for CLASS PACKS. If you are not familiar with Class PACKS you can read more about them HERE. This is available to schools … Continue reading
FIRST LEGO League Season 2020 Brief Season Overview
Remote Events: New for 2020-2021 seasonThe remote events manual and platform will be provided as part two of FIRST LEGO League Season Guidance for COVID-19 Interruptions, available in December 2020. It will provide information on participating in remote events along … Continue reading
EV3 to be Retired
From FIRST HQ Today LEGO® Education is sharing an important portfolio update with all of you regarding the retirement of LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3. Since EV3 was launched back in 2013 it has impacted many thousands of young robotics enthusiasts … Continue reading