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What Makes a Great STEM Program?

Written by Bill Laurienti

Most school organizations recognize the value of STEM in preparing learners for post-secondary and career success. There’s a wide disparity of views, however, on what constitutes effective STEM programs. Mark Elgart in the Huffington Post provides a great perspective.

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Bill Laurienti

Bill Laurienti is a Content Marketing Specialist at Creative Learning Systems. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education (English) from Colorado Mesa University and a Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching from the University of California's Rossier School of Education. Bill came to CLS after 10 years in the secondary classroom. He believes SmartLabs are important tools for engaging unengaged students and helping them access careers they might not otherwise have imagined.

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