Much research indicates that students should
get involved in STEM courses in elementary
school—or even as early as preschool and kindergarten.
I would contend that STEM education
parallels the study of languages where research
findings support that greater success is attained
when instruction begins at a young age. These
statements probably reflect the ideal. Obviously,
early exposure to STEM topics is best, but it is a
relatively rare occurrence; however, we do have
responsibility to make the ideal scenario happen
to the greatest extent that we can.