AITE Receives National Recognition from Project Lead The Way for Excellence in Career Connected Learning

 

Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is thrilled to announce that the Academy of Information Technology & Engineering (AITE) has been recognized as a 2025-26 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. AITE is among a select group of high schools across the U.S. to receive this honor for its commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in career-connected learning. 

Through its PLTW Biomedical Science, Computer Science, and Engineering pathways, AITE is helping students develop transferable skills needed to succeed in an evolving future. 

“The designation as a PLTW Distinguished School is a meaningful affirmation of the work happening in these classrooms every day,” explained Principal Tina Rivera. “At AITE, our PLTW pathways are not just courses, they are experiences that challenge students to think critically, solve complex problems, and apply their learning in authentic ways. This recognition reflects our commitment to expanding access to high quality, career connected learning and ensuring that every student is prepared for success in college, careers, and beyond.”

PLTW is a national nonprofit organization that creates transformative learning experiences and empowers students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills for future careers.

The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. To be eligible for the designation, AITE had to meet multiple criteria in the 2024-25 school year, such as the number of PLTW courses available to students, the percentage of students enrolled in PLTW, and the percentage of students taking more than one PLTW course. 

"We are proud to honor AITE for giving students hands-on, career-connected learning that builds the confidence, knowledge, and skills to navigate their futures," said Dr. David Dimmett, PLTW President and CEO. "Their commitment to real-world, project-based learning ensures students experience education that is meaningful and directly connected to what comes next." AITE is part of a national community of PreK-12 schools, higher education institutions, and more than 100 industry partners united in the mission to prepare students for school, work, and life. 

For more information about PLTW’s Distinguished Program Recognition, visit https://www.pltw.org/pltw-program-recognition