The Kansas City Star – Beth Lipoff
“Technology and STEM education aren’t just the latest fads — they’re here to stay. And local elementary schools like Arbor Creek and Bluejacket-Flint are jumping to incorporate these lessons into their curriculum by using technology labs and innovation centers known as makerspaces. According to a U.S. Department of Education estimate, by 2022, the U.S. will need to add about 1 million professionals in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to meet the workforce demands of the future.”(more)