To empower teachers and inspire students across science, technology, The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools has partnered with TinkRworks to bring innovative, hands-on STEAM education to classrooms. Highlighted by the Education Writers Association (EWA), this collaboration has already gained momentum as schools across the archdiocese integrate STEAM projects into their classrooms, afterschool programs, and family STEAM nights.

Why This Partnership Stands Out

This partnership offers teachers a seamless way to integrate STEAM into their curriculum with ready-to-go materials, lesson plans, and professional development. Educators and students alike are benefiting from this robust and flexible program.

“I spent more than a year visiting and speaking with educators from dozens of schools across the country, and it just so happened that the right solution was in our own backyard,” said Paul Smith, Principal of St. Michael School. “TinkRworks is extremely robust, and it’s flexible too, which made the integration into our curriculum very seamless. The TinkRworks projects provide a great balance, offering simplicity to our teachers and a sense of accomplishment to our students. The activities also engage our students in problem-solving, communication, and collaboration, so they’re helping them build life skills as well.”

Schools Already Onboard

Participating schools include:

• St. Francis Xavier School (La Grange)
• School of St. Mary (Lake Forest)
• St. Francis de Sales School (Lake Zurich)
• St. Catherine-St. Lucy School and St. Giles School (Oak Park)
• St. Michael School (Orland Park)
• St. Luke School (River Forest)
• Our Lady of the Snows School, Queen of All Saints School, St. Viator School, and St. Walter-St. Benedict School (Chicago).