We have an achievement gap in schools that in many cases supports a national income gap. Our economy demands workers who are innovators, collaborators, communicators, creative thinkers, and critical thinkers.  It is important that educators understand and incorporate STEM as more than four subjects (or five if art is being discussed).  It is less about adding courses in four subject areas and more about how teaching and learning takes place, less about an elective or a club or event for a few and more about including all students in all grades in all subjects. Read more...