STEM. Educationally, STEM instruction is viewed as a tool to successfully accomplish all learning goals. Additionally, as a field of study, STEM looks for highly proficient students and tries to increase their interest in these fields so that we develop the innovators of the future. Our goal is to get them through high school prepared for rigorous college coursework so they can become the leaders of tomorrow’s industry. Educationally we see STEM as a very specialized, high-tech field we are grooming our students to join. Industry, on the other hand, has a very unique view. STEM from the workforce perspective is significantly different and more about grooming workers with 21st-century skills who are ready to jump right in. When teachers think about technology, we envision computers, touchscreens, and digital data-collection tools. Technology in industry is about thinking outside the box and using materials to solve problems. Scissors were once considered a form of technology, and for industrial purposes, they really are. They were created to solve a problem: how to cut something more precisely. Problem-solving and developing quick and cost-effective solutions on the go are what industry is seeking in the next- generation workforce. Biochemistry, engineering, computer programming, and emerging technologies are just a small sliver of what the STEM workforce needs. These positions require the most skills, and we need to continue developing students for these specialized fields, but we cannot forget the larger segment of industry that relies on STEM. Construction, transportation, and even the hospitality industry rely on a STEM-developed workforce. Whether it’s understanding how an engine works, or plotting trucking routes, the advanced level of technical knowledge and problem- solving capability needed for these positions have become obstacles that did not previously exist. Industries view career and technical education as a key piece of STEM education. Students must be prepared for any path they choose in life, whether it is directly into a STEM career or studying a specialized STEM field in college. The educational program at ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Academy is about preparing all students for their future. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Academy will fulfill the thoroughness standards identified in Idaho Code 33-1612. It will establish a thorough system of instruction that will fully address the following standards:
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