More than 50 teachers and administrators from across the state are meeting in Forsyth County today for the Georgia STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Leadership Summit.

Forsyth County Schools, STEM Georgia and Discovery Education partnered to host the summit, which focuses on best practices for preparing students for a future in STEM careers.

Teachers will learn about engaging, hands-on ways to teach STEM subjects and the new STEM School or Program Certification, a program from the Department of Education that recognizes schools with excellent STEM programs and curriculum.