Through highly collaborative environments and one-to-one mentoring, experiential education effectively teaches STEM principles of math, science and technology to students, especially to those who struggle in the classroom but excel through a hands-on approach. Given our nation's rapidly changing employment landscape, now is the time to promote “learning through doing” opportunities that reignite and complement K-12 education.
We propose the federal government validate and support the proliferation of nonprofit experiential education programs that utilize projects with community mentors to help students address socially relevant issues.
Experiential learning programs have a proven record for enhancing student aptitude, increasing community involvement and empowering minds.