Annual Impact Report
2024–2025 PAsmart Impact
In 2024–2025, PDE directed $9.3 million across 23 coordinated initiatives implemented through the statewide IU system — reaching 900,000+ students and 190,000+ educators and forming the backbone of Pennsylvania's strategy to align education and workforce goals.
Read the Full Report$9.3M
Invested
across 23 initiatives
900K+
Students
via STEM SSOS
190K+
Educators
via STEM SSOS
213,004
CS Enrollments
grades 7–12 statewide
23
Initiatives
3 streams of work
20K+
Additional Reach
specialized projects
Primary Streams of Work
213K+ enrollments
Expanding Computer Science
23 initiatives
Enriching STEM Education
97% of IUs
Promoting Student-Centered Learning
4,400+ educators
Advancing Educator Training & Competencies
Featured Programs
Technical Assistance
CSinPA
21 IUs
4,400+ educators
Train-the-trainer model
New offerings in AI and computational thinking
CSO Program
Chief Science Officers
491 student leaders
11× growth since launch
5,410 career artifacts
88% of artifacts produced by K–5 learners
Statewide
Remake Learning Days
254 schools
175 LEAs
800+ free events
Connecting families across the Commonwealth
PDE
Governor's STEM Competition
270+ students
Biomedical to renewable energy
Solutions for Pennsylvanians
Grades 9–12 design challenge
Science Education Leaders
PennSEL (WestEd)
160+ leaders supported
STEELS implementation
93% gained valuable knowledge
Toolkits for high-quality instructional materials
Project Tomorrow
Computational Thinking (PASCL)
41 IUs engaged
16 LEAs
99% applicability
Direct applicability to classroom work
SCL Network
Student-Centered Learning
97% of IUs
Personalized instruction
Increased student agency
Equipping leaders and teachers statewide
ISTE / ASCD
AI Professional Learning
Generative AI focus
79% Cohort 1 completion
District-level demand
Building educator understanding of AI
Environmental Literacy
ELit Hubs
Regional symposia
Mini-grants
6 PA regions
Aligning to sustainability & green industries
"This work is more than grant-funded programming — it is a strategic engine driving equity, innovation, and workforce readiness across the Commonwealth."— Demetrius Roberts, Ed.D., Special Consultant to PDE for STEM & Computer Science