The Dec. 14 editorial “STEM Key to state’s future” opined that focusing education on the important fields of science, technology, engineering and math is critical for future workforce skills.
In addition to that solid investment, I suggest that adding two letters, “R” and “A” for STREAM, could improve the long-range enjoyment and enhance the “pathway to prosperity that benefits all of society” (as noted in the editorial).
The “R” stands for reading (writing and comprehension, too?), which is key to developing skills and is a proven path for discovery, learning, or just escaping into a story without a screen involved.
“A” is for the arts. Many cultures and some eras in history are partially defined by their arts, including architecture, sculpture pottery, plays, paintings, dance, and music.
