Empowering STEM Educators

In this simulation, you are the STEM Integration Coordinator and 8th Grade Math Teacher at Stonehenge Middle School, where STEM performance continues to sag. A shift in community demographics has average class sizes exceeding 34 students, and teachers are spending more remedial time with struggling students. Top students are transferring to more progressive private schools. Those leaving voice frustration at a lack of AP courses and opportunities to earn high school credits, as well as a weak STEM program. To this point, every solution proposed by leadership results in more work for already overloaded teachers. The principal asks you to work with peers to find, propose, and implement solutions.

Key Characters

• Principal
• Biology Teacher
• Math Teacher
• English Teacher
• Physics Teacher

Trade-offs to Consider

• In-depth exploration of a few topics vs. a Wide range of STEM topics
• Maintain work-life balance vs. Rapid upskilling in STEM areas
• Integrate STEM into all subjects vs. Develop standalone STEM classes
• Invest in STEM Equipment vs. Develop low-cost creative solutions
• Cross-department collaboration vs. improving individual lesson plans
• Make STEM courses highly engaging vs. maintaining academic rigor

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