SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Board of Education approved eight public schools for the Utah STEM School Designation. This is the second group of schools to be selected since the program began last year.
The board, in partnership with the Utah STEM Action Center, developed the designation program to better define the elements necessary to create a comprehensive learning environment for students in science, technology, engineering and math.
In order to receive the designation, the schools had to complete comprehensive digital portfolios that demonstrated their excellence in STEM education, including student project-based learning, community partnerships and support for teacher professional learning.
The schools include Endeavour Elementary, Kaysville; Foothill Elementary, Orem; New Bridge Elementary, Ogden; Creekview Elementary, Price; Westridge Elementary, Provo; Willow Elementary, Grantsville; Utah Virtual Academy, Murray; and George Washington Academy, St. George.