July 23, 2019
In this article, Dr. Carol O'Donnell, Director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center, discusses the role of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) in K-12 education. She recommends what parents should look for when selecting a school to support STEAM education; what the research says about the importance of a multi-modal environment of both tactile and digital experiences in STEM pedagogy; and why schools should also focus on science education for social good. The article ends with a series of questions to consider when establishing or selecting a successful STEM school.
Read more at https://www.parentsleague.org/blog/stem-steam-what-does-it-a...