Amid massive federal budget cuts, a small but mighty program honoring the nation’s best STEM teachers has been put on pause. In her latest article Talia Milgrom-Elcott asks: what does it say about our priorities when we cut science teachers — already as rare as unicorns — from the spotlight they deserve?

In her latest Forbes piece, Talia Milgrom-Elcott shares why bold reinvestment in education is not just urgent—it’s working.

Despite shrinking budgets, political pressures, and rapid tech shifts, teachers across the country are leading with creativity and care—shaping the future of AI in classrooms, sparking student innovation, and reminding us that hope starts here.

“If we truly understand the brain’s power to adapt and change, we can create spaces that allow every child—and every adult—to realize their full potential.” In her latest Forbes article, our Founder and ED dives into what science reveals about the brain’s incredible flexibility—and how we can apply those insights to create better learning environments for all students.