Forbes – Andrew B. Raupp
“STEM education, in the often overused figurative sense — is like planting an imaginary tree. We sow seeds in the hopes that children and adults will one day reap the benefits of robust experiential learning opportunities that do not just impart facts, but rather cultivate a way of minds-on, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. But not all trees are grown directly from seed. Instead, we plant a sapling by removing it from a pot, hardening it off and placing it into the ground.” (more)