Aerospace Education Council Update: July 2024
July 30, 2024 | By Stephen Gourley
I was, I hope like you, busy with family, friends, and celebrations this Fourth of July. Your Education Council took a week off, forgoing its 2 July meeting, to rejuvenate and energize for the upcoming school year. As a result, we have a little less to report this month.
Soon, we will announce the 2024-25 Thompson-Mallett National Teacher of the Year, as well as award our many scholarships and begin preparations for National Convention and the new academic year. Time is getting short to contact your local schools for the 2024-2025 school year. CyberPatriot and StellarXplorers registration periods are open, even as both programs execute their respective summer camps. As teachers return to their classrooms next month, not only are there opportunities for them to register teams, but also to plan how an AFA educator grant might support or enhance their curricula. Our grant application period opens 1 September, so now is the time to work with your school districts. Go forth and do good things!
Stephen K. Gourley
Vice Chair of the Board, Education