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Steam Lab
Atlanta Academy is a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School recipient

Welcome to the Innovation Center at Atlanta Academy

Our STEAM program is purposefully designed to prepare students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills. Students study environmental design, interior planning, engineering, construction, and emerging digital technologies. The program relies heavily on collaboration, which helps our students value diverse perspectives, which is increasingly important in a global society.

Innovation Center classroom

Fueling Creativity and Innovation through our STEAM Program

Atlanta Academy's Innovation Center provides complex challenges to encourage design thinking and engineering. These collaborative spaces enable students beginning in preschool to flex their problem-solving skills while experiencing a mix of art, engineering, technology, and analytics. Students learn by actively engaging in real-world projects that inspire curiosity and passion. 

Students working in the STEAM Lab

Why STEAM Education Matters

In today's ever-evolving world of information and technology, traditional education paradigms can fall short in preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow. That's where STEAM education comes in. By integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, our STEAM Program goes beyond the confines of conventional learning, nurturing well-rounded individuals equipped to thrive in a dynamic world.

STEAM display

STEAM vs. STEM

While STEM education lays the groundwork for proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, our commitment to STEAM amplifies its impact. By integrating arts practices, design principles, and creative thinking into the curriculum, we offer a comprehensive approach to learning that unleashes the full spectrum of student potential.