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Why STEM Matters

STEM"America's economic growth in the 21st century will be driven by our nation’s ability to generate ideas and translate them into innovative products and services.  A strong consensus is emerging among scientific, business, and education leaders that America’s ability to innovate and compete in the global marketplace is directly tied to the ability of our public schools to adequately prepare all of our children in STEM."

 

STEMInnovation America: Building a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Agenda (National Governors Association, p.10)

 

"The professional development provided by the LAB-AIDS team has been first rate. They began by helping us to prioritize our needs and develop a long-term plan for staff development that could grow and change as our teachers grew. Their knowledgeable staff helped us to adapt LAB-AIDS curriculums to our state standards while maintaining the fidelity of the story line. This was vital to the success of the program. The trainers were experienced and knowledgeable, not only about the exemplary LAB-AIDS curriculums, but also in science content and the challenges of teaching middle grade students. The trainers were experts in adult learning strategies. Even those teachers who were reluctant to participate left feeling that the time was well spent. The LAB-AIDS staff has met all of our staff development
needs, (even some we didn’t know that we had!)."

Martha C. Fout
Science Learning Specialist
Horry County (SC) Schools