STEAM program expands at New York Elementary district
The district's STEAM initiative at LMCMS integrates Project Lead the Way with flexible core time and inquiry blocks. Principal Jenni Fer Schmitt and assistant principal Phil Mitchell highlight gains in both enrollment and academics, including a 15 percent drop in level one math students and a 10 percent reduction in at risk English learners for 2024 2025. Student showcases reveal projects on accessibility and budgeted marketplaces as teachers adjust to a multi year, project based learning model.