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What is STEAM?
STEAM education refers to science, technology, engineering, and math, disciplines that are important not only for students but for the country in general. As these classes are often more demanding on students, STEAM programs encourage students to enroll in and learn these subjects to improve international competitiveness in important fields.

Students at Aragon play with building materials during STEAM class

 

Why STEAM?
The question of "Why STEAM?" comes up in conversation quite often. The answer is complex, and often elusive. It can be qualified in regard to students practicing and using the 21st Century skills that are highly sought after by employers such as creativity, innovation, collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking, self-direction, etc. It can be observed in classrooms and labs where students who are immersed in STEAM learning are highly engaged in rigorous and relevant learning utilizing industry-grade tools, software, and output devices. But it can also be quantified with data.

Schools with STEAM Programming

  • Abrams Elementary
  • Aragon Elementary
  • Jordahl Elementary 
  • Eagleside Elementary 
  • Mesa Elementary
  • Mountainside Elementary
  • Patriot Elementary
  • Weikel Elementary 
  • Fountain Middle School
  • Carson Middle School
  • Fountain-Fort Carson High School 
  • Welte Education Center
Students at Aragon play with building materials during STEAM class

 

 

Did you know that...

  • 60% of the new jobs available in the 21st century will require skills possessed by only 20% of the current workforce. (Source: U.S. Department of Commerce)
  • STEM occupations are projected to grow by around 8% in the next decade, which is significantly higher than the growth rate for non-STEM occupations, estimated at around 3.7%.  (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  • 80% of jobs created in the next decade will require some form of math and science skills. (Source: National Science Foundation)
  • Colorado has one of the highest per capita concentrations of science, research, and engineering facilities in the nation, with 24 federally-funded research labs. (Source: Colorado STEM Education Roadmap)