This NASA and Lego partnership embarks on a three-year mission to help spark kids’ interest in the STEM fields. (more>>) There will even be a Lego space shuttle flying on the shuttle Discovery launch. Read the full story here.

STEM Education Coalition works to support STEM programs for teachers and students at the U. S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, and other agencies offering STEM related programs.

Anyone planning a career must first determine their particular interests and skills. The Guide to Career Education offers such help.

PBS offers resources for STEM educators. Divided into subsections for all grades, K-12 by Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation is committed to the educational needs of American youth and inspiring them to excel in STEM education.

Obama made an appearance in a Baltimore County, Md., school this morning about the new budget. This budget raised the discretionary Education Department funding to $77.4 billion, a nearly 21% increase from $64.1 billion in 2010.

The JASON Project connects students with scientists and researchers virtually and physically, to provide science learning experiences.

Engineering Pathway provides digital library of engineering teaching resources to the K-12 Education and Higher Education communities.