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Congratulations to all of our incoming students who were accepted into our school!
What is STEAM?
STEAM is an educational discipline that aims to spark an interest and lifelong love of the arts and sciences in children. Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math are similar fields of study in that they all involve creative processes and none uses just one method for inquiry and investigation.
Why is STEAM important?
A report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth in STEM and STEAM-related occupations of 8% between now and 2029, compared to 3.4% for non-STEM occupations. It also lists median annual wages of $86,980 for STEM/STEAM jobs, compared to $39,810 for all occupations.
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Even for students who don’t choose a career in one of the STEM/STEAM fields, the skills students gain from a STEAM education can be translated into almost any career.
LIFE & CULTURE
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"If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our students of tomorrow."
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John Dewey
