17-04-2025
Troup County: Elementary school hosts presentation in recognition of its STEM excellence
LAGRANGE, Ga. () — An elementary school in LaGrange received recognition for its academic excellence.
Troup County's Ethel Kight Elementary School hosted a special presentation on Tuesday, April 8 to showcase the school's commitment to STEM education.
According to Ethel Kight, its presentation highlighted the school's implementation of SAE's AWIM program, which brings science, technology, engineering, and math to life for students.
The school said it was recently recognized as a 2024-2025 SAE A World In Motion (AWIM) STEM School by SAE International. In addition, it is recognized as one of four schools worldwide to receive the acknowledgement.
'We are incredibly proud to receive this prestigious recognition from SAE,' said Dr. Nigel Walker, Principal of EKES. 'The AWIM program has been instrumental in fostering a love for STEM in our students, and we are excited to showcase their achievements.'
Ethel Kight is known for its dedication to providing hands-on STEM learning opportunities in the AWIM STEM School designation.
'Ethel Kight Elementary has demonstrated exceptional dedication to STEM education, and we are thrilled to recognize their achievements with the 2024-25 AWIM STEM School designation,' said Jamie Ferguson, Executive Director, SAE Foundation. 'Their commitment to providing students with hands-on learning experiences is truly inspiring. We are grateful for the continuing support of Kia Georgia that makes the AWIM programming in the Troup County School System possible.'
The school explained the SAE AWIM program provides teachers the necessary tools and resources to deliver engaging STEM lessons aligning with national education standards.
Student demonstrations and project displays of the school's AWIM implementation were featured at the presentation.
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