A quantitative non experimental survey study was developed to investigate Northeast Tennessee
K-8 educators’ perceptions of STEM education. This study was an examination of current
perceptions of STEM education. Perceived need, current implementation practices, access to
STEM resources, definition of STEM, and the current condition of STEM in Northeast
Tennessee were also examined. The participating school districts are located in the Northeast
Region of Tennessee: Bristol City Schools, Hamblen County Schools, Johnson City Schools,
Johnson County Schools, Kingsport City Schools, Sullivan County Schools, and Washington
County Schools. Educational professionals including both administrators and teachers in the
elementary and/or middle school setting were surveyed.