Advancing the students of Rutherford County Schools’ Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education.
Project S.T.E.A.M.
Thanks to this initiative, every school in Rutherford County has a S.T.E.A.M. Lab where students:
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Broaden their learning experiences in science through experiments, labs, and other supplemental activities
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Learn critical technology skills that are shaping today’s job market
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Participate in hands-on art projects that enhance creative thinking skills
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Identify interests in engineering that set the course of their college and career paths
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Apply their math skills to real-world projects that contextualize what they’re learning in class
Meta, the parent company of global tech brands like Facebook and Instagram, has invested over $700,000 towards projects and activities throughout Rutherford County Schools, including over $450,000 dedicated to S.T.E.A.M. programs specifically.