Bronx runs 37‑school soapbox derby

- The Bronx Borough President highlighted a soapbox derby where 37 elementary and middle schools built gravity‑powered cars, combining design, testing and competition. - The project had students engage in hands‑on engineering, iteration and teamwork across 37 participating schools, showcasing practical STEM integration. - It serves as a concrete example of low‑cost, project‑based STEAM that teachers can adapt with clear launch, testing and reset routines. (x.com)