The dedicated staff at Throop Elementary have fully embraced the essence of STEM integration through extensive training in Problem-Based Learning (PBL), with every teacher attaining PBL Certification. Their achievement reflects a school-wide commitment to excellence, further epitomized by the Design and Innovation Studios Implementation Trainings through STEM Education Works. These professional development sessions, encompassing modules on Design & Innovation Curriculum, Dobot robotic arm, Sindoh 3D printer, Spheros, littleBits, MakeCode/micro:bits, have been instrumental in equipping the educators with the necessary tools and knowledge. Consequently, they have been able to craft engaging learning experiences that challenge students to apply their STEM skills in solving tangible real-world problems, thereby promoting a culture of innovation and critical thinking within the classroom. Through these trainings, Throop Elementary has significantly enhanced its STEM programming, laying a robust foundation for nurturing future innovators and problem solvers.

At Throop Elementary, every classroom is a bustling hub of STEM-centered collaborative learning, where 100% of the educators are committed to nurturing an environment of inquiry, exploration, and collective problem-solving. Students are grouped together based on the nature and objectives of STEM projects, sparking a vibrant exchange of ideas, questions, and the active use of the design process to drive decisions forward. Within these dynamic groups, each member takes on a distinct, crucial role, with their contributions being pivotal to the fruition of the project. The framework of accountability is meticulously crafted, ensuring individual and collective responsibilities are measured and recorded, thereby fostering a culture of diligence, mutual respect, and shared accomplishment, all under the umbrella of STEM education.