Students who pursue an education in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are well on their way toward a variety of in-demand careers. According to the <\/span>U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a>, job growth in STEM-related positions is expected to increase at least 10% over the next 10 years. Even non-STEM industries often rely heavily on these types of skills. However, it\u2019s important to understand that literacy is a necessary building block of a STEM education. Before students can excel in a lab or engineering class, they must have strong literacy skills to better communicate verbally and in writing.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=QBM7M6GLEFMTW” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Donate Today” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”20px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#2E6E36″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_text_color__hover=”#2E6E36″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”7vw||7vw||true|false” box_shadow_style=”preset6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/verarosa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/VR-About-Body-1.jpg” title_text=”VR-About-Body-1″ align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”||9vw||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Rubik|500|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” quote_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”2vw” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_5_font=”Rubik|700||on|||||” header_5_letter_spacing=”5px” header_5_line_height=”1.2em” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”600px” max_width_tablet=”600px” max_width_phone=”600px” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”|||40px” custom_padding_tablet=”|||2vw|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|||2vw|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ header_2_font_size_tablet=”2vw” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#ff9c02″ border_color_left=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Literacy extends beyond the basics of ABCs and vocabulary. It also includes skills related to writing, speaking, and comprehension. When we read a sentence, there\u2019s an entire science behind the way in which our brains understand and retain the text. Things like sentence structure and word patterns can make a huge difference in reading comprehension, so it\u2019s important to learn the skills that ensure effective communication.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color_gradient_stops_1=”#2b87da 0%|#c7cbd4 100%” background_color_gradient_end_1=”#c7cbd4″ admin_label=”Principle Quote” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” background_color_gradient_stops_tablet_1=”#2b87da 0%|#c7cbd4 100%” background_color_gradient_stops_phone_1=”#2b87da 0%|#c7cbd4 100%” background_color_gradient_stops__hover_1=”#2b87da 0%|#c7cbd4 100%” background_color_gradient_stops__sticky_1=”#2b87da 0%|#c7cbd4 100%”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” padding_top_bottom_link_1=”true” padding_top_bottom_link_2=”true” admin_label=”Two CTA Row” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f4d54b 0%|#f4c700 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#f4d54b” background_color_gradient_end=”#f4c700″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”120px|80px|120px|10%” custom_padding_tablet=”|10%||10%||true” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” padding_tablet=”|10%||10%||true” padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding__hover=”|||” padding_phone=”|10%||10%||true”][et_pb_text content_tablet=” Students need to understand how to read and absorb different types of texts, from short articles to long academic papers. This enables them to be able to handle the advanced concepts taught in STEM programs. Reading comprehension is especially critical in STEM, which often revolves around precise formulas and calculations. A scientific experiment or complex engineering system can\u2019t rely on unclear directions. 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We believe that every student can discover their passion for a STEM-related career, and we\u2019re committed to helping students achieve their goals for a successful future. To get involved and learn more about our mission, please contact us<\/a> today.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Building Literacy Skills for a Future in STEMStudents who pursue an education in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are well on their way toward a variety of in-demand careers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth in STEM-related positions is expected to increase at least 10% over the next 10 years. 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Integrating Literacy into STEM<\/h2>\n
Supporting Students at VeraRosa<\/h1>\n