DISTRICT 75 - STEM DEPARTMENT
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DISTRICT 75 - STEM DEPARTMENT
The District 75 STEM Department equips our school community with innovative tools and practices that inspire curiosity and build awareness of the role of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in our daily lives.
We provide accessible, culturally inclusive learning experiences for students with disabilities, which create opportunities for them to become independent, critical thinkers who contribute their unique skills to our evolving world.
2025-2026
District Events
10th Annual STEM Fair
March 18th 2026
AMNH
D75 Lego Expo
May 19th 2026
New York Hall of Science
D75 Lego Expo
2025
DISTRICT NEWS
At a Glance
MATH DEPARTMENT
NYC Solves Pilot
Approximately 50 D75 teachers have been involved in piloting Amplify Demos or Illustrative Math over the past few months. Teachers have praised the curriculum for its engaging manipulatives, the opportunities for students to use one another as resources, and the professional development sessions that enhance their pedagogical practices within a dynamic math learning community. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the Math Department
We have several PD opportunities available! You can find them in the D75 PD catalog under Mathematics (STEM).
Link to the catalog here. (You will need to log in.)
Introducing Our New Math Website!
This year we launched a new Math Website, which is now part of the STEM team's overall website! This new platform is a central place to share resources and information with all of you. You can ask questions using the Google
Form right on the website, or you can always email us directly. Thank you,
Danielle Clermont & Jack Catalano
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
We embraced the future of education with multiple sessions on MagicSchool, focusing on building custom teacher tools and student integration. Additionally, we explored accessible communication in Boardmaker and Alternatives and immersive learning in Minecraft: Virtual Worlds, Real Learning.
STEM & Hands-On Engineering
Innovation was in full swing with sessions like Robotics (with or Without a Robot)and the LEGO Engineering 101 workshop for LEGO Expo participants. We even combined physics and creativity in Engineering with Paper: Origami, Planes, and More
DOE and District Supported online platforms
All D75 Staff and students have access to Canva this year! We will have several PD opportunities and share fairs to take advantage listed on the PD portal. If you have a Canva project you would like to share with the rest of the D75 community reach out cgerber@schools.nyc.gov to discuss!
The District has renewed subscriptions to Magic School for 2025-2026. Our partners at BrainPOP graciously providing space for full day professional development with Magic School on Friday November 14th at 71 W 23 St, New York, NY 10010. Sign up today!
Check out our brand new D75 AI Tutorial Page for guidance on using AI in your workflow!
3D Design and Printing AM & PM Remote – 03/10/2026
Canva Creator Fair (Session 3) – 03/24/2026 For LEGO Expo
Participants only: LEGO Engineering 201 - Challenge Champions – 04/15/2026
Digital Art. Digital Music PM remote - 04/16/2026
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
It’s been an incredible year for our D75 Science community, and the energy is higher than ever! What started as a group of passionate educators has blossomed into a thriving, expansive network. We haven’t just grown in numbers; we’ve grown closer, building a supportive space where we can share successes, tackle challenges, and truly lean on one another. Our Professional Development sessions have been a particular highlight this year. There’s something special about diving into new scientific concepts and pedagogical strategies alongside peers who truly "get" the unique brilliance of our students. We are exploring, experimenting, and enjoying the process of learning together. Thank you for being the heart of this community. Our final D75 Science Scope and Sequence PD will be on March 26th; we are very much looking forward to seeing all of you!
APPLIED LEARNING
Plant Learn Grow
Teachers that attended the Hydroponics - Get Growing! PD on Feb 5 at 754X not only explored and learned about 5 different kinds of hydroponic and aquaponic growing systems in Mr. Masefield's lab, but they also got to meet the chickens, make a mushroom starting kit, and complete a friendly but competitive tower garden building challenge!
Grant purchasing is underway... be sure to spend your grant money before the deadline!
Spring PDs
Join us for one of our upcoming spring professional learning sessions! Registration and workshop descriptions can be found in the D75 PD catalogue under Applied Learning:
Farmstand PD on April 23 at 77K
Level UP! Water on April 27 at Queens Botanical Garden
Level UP! Soil on May 6 at 721K
Free Seeds
The GrowNYC Winter Seed Giveaway is now open! Seeds are shipped to schools on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Garden Partnerships
Classes have braved the snow and cold weather to visit their gardens in winter, explore the greenhouses, and find out what plants are busy doing in the winter season while everyone else is indoors. Our Garden Day Celebration will be on June 11 this year at all three gardens! We can't wait to see everyone under the warm sunshine and share the culminating projects.
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." - William Butler Yeats.
We strive to ignite that fire in our students, inspiring a love of math that will last a lifetime. Our department is dedicated to providing high-quality education and valuable resources to students of all ages and abilities.