Educators know that learning does not end with the sounding of the final bell, as many schools throughout the country offer after-hour programs and activities. According to WSAZ, Marshall University seeks to empower these post-school offerings and is receiving federal help to do so.
The university will use a grant of $1 million to start science, technology, engineering and math after-school programs in several West Virginia counties, reported the news source. This initiative will not only engage students beyond the classroom, but it may also ready them for technical careers.
"It's clear that math and science expertise is a route to many of the best paying jobs, and we need to get our students interested in these subjects at an early age," said Senator Jay Rockerfeller. "A world-class workforce that is equipped for the challenges of the 21st century will pay incredible dividends for this generation and future ones also."
STEM subjects are often best taught through educational technology. Teachers involved in after-school programs looking to give their students a head start in these fields may consider buying a 3D computer program, an interactive whiteboard or a
DLP projector.
Additionally, after-school programs, like the one put forth by Marshall University, can go a long way to keep kids out of trouble, stated the media outlet.
