In order to lead a STEM learning environment, it is important to understand what it provides for and what it demands of teachers. STEM can reach more learners because hands-on collaborative inquiry invites more learners into the process, gives purpose to study and quells the age-old question, "Why do we have to learn this?".  Content is relevant to the 21st century workplace. It brings science, technology, engineering, and math to the center of the learning and uses the skills required in those fields as accelerators and integrators of the curriculum throughout the school. Read more...