Elementary Engineering: From Simple Machines to Life Skills

At Charles R. Drew, educators use design thinking for teaching engineering concepts to elementary students.

January 26, 2016

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Charles R. Drew Charter School

Charter, Urban
Grades PK-12
Atlanta, GA

Charles R. Drew Charter School, a PK-12 public charter in Atlanta, Georgia, uses STEAM, project-based learning, and intensive early intervention supports to engage all students in authentic, real-world learning.

  • 2016 Title 1 Reward School
  • 2015 Georgia STEM Elementary School of the Year
  • 5th year outperforming the state in reading, ELA, math, and science

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