New STEM room inspires Newark’s youngest learners to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

[Newark, NJ – April 21, 2016] – Last week, Principal Simone Rose, Superintendent Chris Cerf and other community leaders celebrated the grand opening of the 13th Avenue School’s Pre-Kindergarten STEM room. The STEM room opened during the annual Week of the Young Child, a week dedicated to the importance of early learning for students, teachers and families.

“It’s great to see some of the district’s youngest students getting exposed to science, technology, engineering and math so early on in their education,” said Superintendent Cerf of Newark Public Schools. “I have no doubt that the investments we are making today in early learning programs and exciting resources like a new STEM room at 13th Avenue School will create a strong educational foundation that will set our students up for academic and career success later in life.”

At the grand opening of the STEM room, community leaders received a tour of the new facility and saw students in action as they experienced the STEM room, which was designed and spearheaded by Pre-K teacher Jacqueline Adames, community leaders received a tour of the new facility and saw students in action as they experienced the STEM room for the first time with their teachers.