Ensuring every student is successful – The Pitsco Experience

The impact of an educator is undeniable. The value of hands-on, minds-on learning is proven. When combined, they prepare students for a world we can’t yet describe. Together, we can ensure every student is successful, no matter their path. We support educators in this meaningful, honorable work with student-centered, innovative, engaging products, activities, and curriculum and unparalleled support – that’s the Pitsco Experience. Since 1971, we’ve been committed to “leading education that positively affects learners.”

Pea Ridge Public Schools wanted more for their students. Their workplace-readiness revolution is powered by hands-on, minds-on learning. Superintendent Rick Neal initiated a program that would better prepare students for the workplace and higher education by partnering with Northwest Arkansas’s business and industry leaders. The Pea Ridge Manufacturing and Business Academy (PRMBA) took off! But the students entering the program as juniors and seniors needed more preparation prior to the program. Neal identified an internal pipeline problem, and Pea Ridge Exploration of Pathways (PREP) program was created. By partnering with Pitsco Education, STEM education is now the place, activity, and method through which Pea Ridge students build their workplace-readiness skills. Developing future-ready students . . . #ThisIsSTEM.

We believe STEM is more than academic knowledge; it’s what happens during a project, a group discussion, a presentation, or an activity. It’s the challenges, failures, and a-ha moments. It’s the place where and the activity through which today’s students can develop and practice skills that will prepare them for success in a world they’ll live in that we can’t yet describe. Student success . . . #ThisIsSTEM

Since 1971 we've been working to enable students to succeed in school and life with hands-on education. Our student-centric approach and integrated STEM concepts help students master 21st-century employability skills including collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. Together, with educators across the globe, we are positively affecting learners and building the leaders of tomorrow.

We provide future-ready learning fundamentally rooted in STEM with coding, robotics, and full-scale programs. We believe in hands-on, minds-on experiences with personalized learning, essential skills, creative learning environments, career exploration, and customized programs. Together we can help students create: mindsets, skill sets, and tool sets to thrive no matter their path.

Operation Breakthrough is a nationally accredited nonprofit that has served Kansas City since 1971. They are mission driven to provide hands-on learning experiences with supportive teacher interactions. From the earliest ages, students are offered a range of activities and focuses. Each new chance can spark curiosity and interest in fields they might not have otherwise considered. The classrooms are safe places to experiment, fail, and try again. Students are encouraged and coached. By using developmentally appropriate products like Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot, students are building mindset, skill set, and opportunity with each experience. From its inception to present day, Operation Breakthrough continues to break down barriers and champion kids. Their community partnerships and focused work provide enriching, high-quality STEM experiences early in life, giving all children the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Jake Rudisill, Pitsco's Early Learning Channel Manager, is joined by professionals that work in Early Childhood and Elementary settings. They dive into conversation surrounding hands-on STEM-STEAM-STREAM in Early Childhood education.

Pitsco Education was STEM before STEM was a trend or term. Through decades of change, it has been our constant because we know that with STEM students learn to think critically, collaborate, and communicate effectively. We’ve remained agile, developing products, activities, curriculum, and solutions that connect the classroom to college and careers. Pitsco is proud to be part of what is sure to be a brighter future!

Hands on is minds on. We know that using integrated STEM concepts in our products and curricula prepares students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive both now and in the future. Learn how Pitsco Education's STEM solutions help make students engaged learners and active problem solvers who are ready for college and careers.