State-of-the-art Classroom Prepares Students for High-Paying Jobs After High School
Kirby Middle School was honored to host Representative Brad Buckley, Chairman of the Texas House Public Education Committee, on September 3, 2024. Judson ISD Superintendent Dr. Fields and Principal Rosas Saunders led Representative Buckley and several superintendents from nearby school districts on a tour of the innovative campus. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss the impact of the new Texas accountability framework on school districts and explore how cutting-edge learning environments like the SmartLab will help students excel under the new system.
Principal Rosas Saunders explains, โThe SmartLab is a state-of-the-art learning environment where students will use applied technology to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).โ She continued, โStudents will also develop next-generation skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity, through engaged, active, and social problem-solving. This ensures our students are well-equipped to meet the challenges in the world around them.โ
The focus on STEM is critical for future success. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students proficient in STEM fields are expected to play a major role in an economy where STEM occupations are projected to grow by 10.5% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all other professions. Additionally, STEM jobs, on average, offer higher median wages than non-STEM jobsโalmost twice as high in some fields. Studies also show that students exposed to STEM programs are more likely to pursue post-secondary education in these disciplines, leading to high-paying, in-demand careers in fields like engineering, computer science, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.
Dr. Fields, Judson ISD Superintendent, added, โI know our students will be excited by the new SmartLab. Our community should certainly be proud of this new learning resource. The addition of the STEM program positions our students for success in fields that are shaping the future.โ
To learn more about the new SmartLab, go to the schoolโs website at www.kirby.judsonisd.org.
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Kirby Middle School is a public school in San Antonio, Texas, serving approximately 900 students in grades 6-8. The mission at Kirby Middle School, part of Judson Independent School District, is to provide a quality education that inspires and empowers all students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
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Creative Learning Systemsยฎ, education pioneer and developer of SmartLabยฎโฏ, has been transforming traditional learning environments into project-based learning experiences since 1987.
Innovative school leaders nationwide empower learners withโฏSmartLabโs state-of-the-art STEM-focused solutions that include problem-solving; authentic, student-led experiences; standards-aligned supplemental curriculum; and rigorous professional development.โฏ
Our mission is to ensure that today's students will be tomorrow's leaders, prepared and ready to solve the complex challenges of our ever-changing world.โฏ
To learn more, visit: https://www.smartlablearning.com.
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