The Dallas Star-Telegram – Teri Webster
“When students return to the Hurst-Euless-Bedford school district this fall, a new initiative will help them prepare for well-paying careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In kindergarten through 12th grade, the district plans to boost interest in STEM and guide students toward a career or entrance into college. “The idea is to create student interest and grow potential skills,” said Kiera Elledge, H-E-B’s coordinator of STEM and school libraries. “By third or fourth grade, students have made up their mind about whether they’re good in math or science, so we need to catch them in those grades, and give them a chance to try.” By the time students reach junior high, they’re more focused on where they want to go, said Elledge.”(more)