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High-tech schoolhouse opens in Decatur with STEM focus
21st Century STEM Academy, a hightech version of a one-room schoolhouse, opened its doors in Decatur.
The school will provide a personalized education for each child, using leading-edge technology and extensive STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) resources such as a flight simulator and virtual reality experiences.
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“We believe our personalized learning approach will be very appealing to many parents of students seeking a challenging educational environment,” said Gareth N. Genner, co-founder of 21st Century STEM. “Every student deserves a great teacher who has the freedom and resources to optimize their educational experience to meet the individual needs of that student. We will provide students a successful path to the fastest-growing and highest-paying occupations.”
Genner said the school will be one of the first in the nation outside of California to adopt an acclaimed K-14 program developed by the University of California at Davis that integrates math, computer science, robotics, videography and other art and STEM subjects.
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“Many parents in metro Atlanta are looking for affordable options that give students high-quality science, technology, engineering and math training,” said Mike Davis, executive director of the new school. “We believe the hands-on focus on STEM will help students develop critical thinking skills to be successful in college and the workplace.”
21st Century will offer students up to 200 school days, running from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, activities and pre- and afterschool care will be available so parents can have their child at the school location from 7:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuition is $8,400. For more information, visit 21stcenturystem.academy.