The “EX_____” Framework
The framework was built around something we noticed naturally emerging in our work: many of the actions connected to meaningful STEAM engagement were “EX” words — practical, action-oriented ideas that reflected how people participate, contribute, and grow together.
The HOUR of AI
During the 2025–2026 school year, DegenSTEAM, in partnership with Susquehanna Kids, brought Hour of AI to students across the region, reaching a wide range of learning environments, including public schools, private schools, homeschool groups, after-school programs, and community organizations. Programming included the flagship Mix & Move lesson, AI Oceans, unplugged LEGO-based machine learning activities, and AI4K12 curriculum modules, such as how computers recognize faces.