Education for Science and Technology Careers
STEM education provides students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to prepare them for science and technology careers. STEM education leads to innovation, high paying jobs, and a vibrant Arizona economy. Many of our state’s fastest-growing occupations require significant skills in math and science.
Initiatives throughout Arizona encourage and support the adoption of STEM education in our schools.
What is STEM Education?
STEM education transforms the teacher-centered classroom into a hands-on, creative learning center where students actively engage in critical thinking, team work, problem-solving, discovery, and exploratory learning.
21st Century Skills—What Employers Are Saying
Basic skills such as reading, writing and math are no longer enough! We need employees with 21st Century skills including:
Initiatives throughout Arizona encourage and support the adoption of STEM education in our schools.
What is STEM Education?
STEM education transforms the teacher-centered classroom into a hands-on, creative learning center where students actively engage in critical thinking, team work, problem-solving, discovery, and exploratory learning.
21st Century Skills—What Employers Are Saying
Basic skills such as reading, writing and math are no longer enough! We need employees with 21st Century skills including:
- critical thinking and problem solving
- verbal and written communication skills
- responsibility and work ethic
- ability to work collaboratively with others
- information, communications and technology skills