The STEM Academy @ Bartlett is being recognized as an Apple
Distinguished School for 2018–2021 for its use of technology including a 1:1 iPad
program and integration of apps across the curriculum to create a culture that
transcends brick and mortar to digital territories and beyond. The school was previously recognized for the
honor in 2016-18.
Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership, and
educational excellence that use technology to inspire creativity, collaboration,
and critical thinking. They showcase innovative uses of technology in learning,
teaching, and the school environment and have documented results of academic
accomplishment.
Dr. Jimmie Cave, STEM principal, states, “It is tremendous to be recognized as
an Apple Distinguished School. Our teachers do an amazing job of incorporating
iPad and innovative apps to enhance the teaching and learning environment for
our students. To be considered as a center of educational excellence speaks to
amazing work of the staff and students of The STEM Academy @ Bartlett.”
The selection of The STEM Academy as an Apple Distinguished School highlights the
school’s success as an innovative and compelling learning environment that
engages students and provides tangible evidence of academic accomplishment. The
mission of The STEM Academy @ Bartlett creates an environment of engagement,
exploration, and problem solving for students. Technology and apps help
facilitate the type of learning established through this vision.
