The Virginia Children’s Engineering Council (VCEC) annually recognizes exemplary schools for their vision and commitment to implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that contribute to increasing children’s attainment of the Virginia Standards of Learning and their knowledge of the technological world. 

VCEC created the designation to officially recognize those schools whose teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders are providing a meaningful STEM education experience for students. By highlighting these schools, VCEC hopes to help others learn effective best practices and continue sharing them more broadly into the larger STEM Education community.

"Braddock ES was recognized by VCEC for our XSTREAM Program focus on STEAM and Computer Science. During the VCEC Virtual Conference, Braddock ES was presented with the Marlene C. Scott Curriculum and Leadership Award as well as a monetary award from the Virginia Lottery. Our CS Coaches, Technology Specialists, and FCPS STEAM Cohorts worked collaboratively to complete the application for consideration".-Joyce Matthews (X-STREAM Program Coordinator)