http://blogs.msdn.com/b/alfredth/archive/2011/10/27/preaching-to-the-stem-choir.aspxThis week I received an announcement about yet another “STEM Summit.” My first reaction was - are these STEM Summits just “preaching to the choir?” Now as a preacher’s kid the term “preaching to the choir” has real meaning to me. On one hand it meansen-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.msdn.com/b/alfredth/archive/2011/10/27/preaching-to-the-stem-choir.aspx#10230564Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:15:49 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:10230564dougpete<p>As you know, I&#39;m in the choir.</p> <p>I don&#39;t have a particular problem with the tradition setup but have seen some things that can make it more powerful. &nbsp;Recently, I&#39;m seeing events that let teachers bring a principal or superintendent along for free. &nbsp;That exposes them to the message although at times it sounds like nothing is happening which, as you note, couldn&#39;t be further from the truth. &nbsp;There are great educators doing great things.</p> <p>Perhaps the events themselves could change. &nbsp;What would happen if a STEM event had an Arts strand much like the CSIT Symposium did by opening up an IT strand. &nbsp;Or, what about an Arts event that has a related STEM strand. &nbsp;Could the philosophies cross-pollinate?</p> <p>Could we get away from teaching subjects and get back to teaching kid?</p> <p>Good post, Alfred.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=10230564" width="1" height="1">