In August 2011, students entered the STEM Academy at Booker T. Washington for the first time. In this 21st Century global economy, an education with a STEM focus is a vital step towards providing students with the necessary technical literacy to enable them to access exciting careers of the future. Booker T. Washington STEM Academy will provide a supportive environment at an early stage for the students who attend the school and will build cumulative competencies in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.