The current focus in public education has been the development and proliferation of STEM (Science,Technology,Engineering and Math) programs and schools designated for these programs. Virginia will be adding a 16th STEM academy as a result of the State Board of Education’s actions at the October 25, 2012 meeting. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/news/news_releases/2012/oct25_gov.shtml This newest STEM program, the Lynchburg Regional Governor’s …