Chapter 90 The Educational Shift

• James announced in August that he intended to apply for the district's new STEM academy programme, which would require him to change schools but give advanced engineering and technology courses that exactly matched his passionate interests and career goals.
• "The STEM academy has classes in robotics, computer programming, and architectural design," James explains with enthusiasm, "plus partnerships with local engineering firms that offer internship opportunities for high school students."
• "It sounds like an amazing programme," Grace agreed, but she was quietly worried about James leaving his familiar middle school setting, where he had just formed comfortable routines and helpful acquaintances.