The document discusses the importance of STEM education and science. It notes that STEM programs blend traditional, online, and hands-on learning to give students different ways of learning and problem-solving. It also explains that while science classes may seem familiar, STEM classes incorporate technology, engineering, and math. The document emphasizes how science has improved many aspects of modern life, from electricity and plastics to agriculture, medicine, and more. It concludes that science has helped form the world we live in and informs decisions on various issues.