More Jobs Occupations in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields are growing at 17% annually, according to the U. S. Department of Commerce. Other occupations are growing at only 9.8%! The old adage that a nurse can always find a job is true – but it’s also becoming true for other professions as well… Read More »
Category: STEM
STEM in the Real World
The subjects of STEM classes – science, technology, engineering and math – are important because they pervade every part of our lives. Science and technology are everywhere in the world around us, and they continue to expand into more and more aspects of our lives. Engineering is obviously responsible for how we build roads,… Read More »
What is Design Thinking?
What is it? Design thinking is a flexible framework that educators use to get the most out of the creative process. It’s not about memorizing information and spitting it out again for a test. Students learn through projects. The students learn to understand how processes work and how to navigate new ideas. Then, they get… Read More »
STEM for Girls…and Boys!
Here at LEADPrep we are often asked why STEM is a mandatory part of the curriculum. Why is it given equal weight with English and the other basic classes. We believe it is vital that our students understand not only how to use science (S), technology (T), engineering (E), and math (M); but also how… Read More »