"Student engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion that students show when they are learning or being taught, which extends to the level of motivation they have to learn and progress in their education." (www.edglossary.org) STEM education, with a problem-based learning approach, engages student minds in unique ways, often developing the "4 C's" of 21st Century education - Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication. Follow the journey of Heritage Christian Academy as we have begun the development of a comprehensive STEM education for our students.