Future-Ready Students Start With Strong Foundations Today
Your students deserve science, engineering, and computer science instruction that connects to the real world. Latimer Energy Academy brings hands-on projects—aligned to NGSS and CCSS Math, with integrated coding, sensors, and data analysis—rooted in real energy systems, real data, and real tools. No separate CS period required. Built-in assessment shows you exactly what students understand and where they need support.
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Why This Matters Now
Too many students pass through school without building strong enough science, math, engineering, and computer science foundations early enough to matter. Most don’t see the gaps until the work gets harder. By then, foundational skill deficits become harder and more expensive to fix.
Latimer Energy Academy works differently. Our projects find weak spots early—and provide the hands-on engagement and data-backed proof that lets you fix them while there’s still room to grow. Students who use real tools, real data, and real energy systems develop visible capability. They can explain what they’ve learned. Adults see clearly who needs more support and who’s ready to advance.
Next Generation Science Standards — mapped to every project
Hands-on coding, sensors, and data analysis woven into every mission
Real data analysis building quantitative reasoning
What LEA Changes in Your Classrooms
Three concrete outcomes your teachers and administrators will see.
Engaged students doing real work.
Physics and algebra shift from abstract to concrete when students measure actual electricity consumption, optimize a real microgrid model, or analyze air quality data from sensors they deployed. The work has stakes. Students feel the momentum of discovery.
No separate computer science overload.
Coding logic integrates directly into science and math projects. One teacher, one classroom period, same academic block. Students learn programming in context—solving energy problems, not solving abstract programming puzzles in isolation.
Visible student mastery.
Every project produces a real deliverable: a technical design, a data analysis, an engineering briefing. Built-in assessments map to NGSS and CCSS Math, with integrated evaluation of computing and data skills. You get actionable insight into what each student can do.
Computer Science Without Schedule Expansion
The reality: most schools cannot add another special topic course. Latimer Energy Academy solves this by weaving computer science and coding logic directly into your existing science and math blocks. One teacher leads the entire project. Students learn science, engineering, math, and coding logic together on the same project.
This is not a workaround. This is how modern technical work actually happens. Real engineers don’t solve problems in separate silos. Neither should your students.
- Real coding on actual devices, not simulations
- Data collection, interpretation, and evidence-based claims
- Computer science practices embedded throughout NGSS science instruction
- No separate CS elective or tech teacher required
The Pilot Program
Not ready to commit to a full license yet? Our guided pilot implementation lets your school run real projects with real students—scoped to your timeline and capacity—while providing direct feedback to shape the platform.
Pilot participants work at the leading edge of Latimer Energy Academy. Subsidized pilot pricing is available for schools with limited resources. Pilots convert to full licenses upon completion.
Apply for a Pilot- Structured pilot implementation with guided onboarding
- Direct feedback channel to our development team
- Priority access to new courses as they launch
- Subsidized pricing available for qualifying schools
- Full documentation for curriculum approval
- Seamless conversion to a full license at pilot close
Standards Alignment: NGSS and CCSS Math with Integrated Computing
Mapped to NGSS and CCSS Math performance expectations. Computing and data analysis practices are integrated throughout. Reference materials are included for curriculum review and professional development.
| Course | Grade Range | NGSS | CCSS Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smart Meter: Energy Investigation | 4th–8th Grade | 4-PS3-24-PS3-43-5-ETS1-13-5-ETS1-23-5-ETS1-3MS-ETS1-4MS-ETS1-2MS-ETS1-3 | 4.OA.A.3MP.2MP.4MP.57.EE.3 |
| The AI Smart Meter: Future Prediction | 4th–8th Grade | 4-PS3-24-PS3-43-5-ETS1-13-5-ETS1-23-5-ETS1-3MS-ETS1-4MS-ETS1-2MS-ETS1-3 | 4.OA.A.3MP.2MP.4MP.57.EE.3 |
| The Microgrid: Optimization & Resilience | 9th–12th Grade | HS-PS3-3HS-ETS1-3HS-ESS3-2HS-ETS1-4 | MP.2MP.4 |
| The Air Quality Sentinel: Portable Monitoring & Community Action | 9th–12th Grade | HS-ESS3-6HS-ESS3-4HS-ETS1-1HS-ETS1-2HS-ETS1-3HS-PS3-3HS-PS4-5 | MP.2MP.4HSA-SSE.A.1HSA-SSE.B.3 |
Licensing Options
Exact pricing is customized per engagement. Contact us to discuss the right fit for your school or district.
Single campus
School License
- Full access for one school site
- All current courses included
- Teacher onboarding support
- NGSS and CCSS Math alignment documentation, with integrated computing practices reference guide
- Assessment and grading tools
District-wide rollout
District License
- Multi-campus access
- Centralized class management
- District-level analytics dashboard
- Professional development sessions included
- Founder-led kickoff available
- Custom onboarding timeline
First-time partners
Pilot Program
- Structured pilot sized to your implementation scope
- Direct feedback loop with our team
- Priority access to new courses
- Subsidized pilot pricing available
- Converts to full license at pilot close
Professional Services
Available now — you can book professional services immediately. Our self-serve platform arrives soon.
Teacher Implementation Training
Hands-on professional development sessions that prepare your teachers to lead hands-on energy projects—no prior energy science background required.
Founder-Led Instruction
Dr. Naeem Turner-Bandele brings Ph.D.-level energy expertise directly to your students through high-impact engineering projects grounded in real tools and real systems.
Custom Course Development
Need a mission tailored to your district's specific career technical education (CTE) pathways or local state science standards? We engineer custom curriculum.
Alignment & Audit Support
We map our full course catalog to your state’s science, computer science, and math standards—NGSS and CCSS Math—with integrated computing and data skills reference materials for curriculum review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do teachers need a science background to run these projects?
How is assessment built in?
How does this fit into our existing schedule?
Is student privacy protected?
What standards do you cover?
Can we start with one classroom and scale?
How does pricing work?
Can we implement Latimer Energy Academy on a self-serve basis?
Ready to See It in a Real Classroom?
Start with a structured pilot. Real classroom evidence. Clear expansion decision. If it works, broader adoption follows naturally.
See how LEA works in your state
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