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Why Teach STEM: The Importance of STEM Education

STEM is an abbreviation for science, technology, engineering, and math. This clumping of subjects is used to explain education subjects, degrees, and jobs in the workplace. As the world continues to change and technology advances, the importance of providing students with quality STEM education increases. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Commerce,…

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Starting STEM Young – Why STEM Exposure in Early Education is Key

The importance of quality STEM education has been on the rise in schools and after-school programs across the country. This is likely due to the rapidly changing world and the increase in STEM jobs that is happening currently and is projected to happen in the coming years. STEM occupations have grown by 79 percent since…

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Free computer science program brings STEM education to underserved Philadelphia students

Introduction  STEM jobs are rising faster than in any other field. It’s estimated that 3.5 million jobs will need to be filled by 2025. Aside from demand, STEM jobs also have a higher median hourly pay and yearly salary.  With this in mind, Chris Avery, Vice President of Programs at Steppingstone Scholars, is finding ways…