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After-school STEM programs inspire kids to keep learning

Clip: 11/14/2017 | 7m 32s

At an after-school STEM club in Rhode Island, students are working on an engineering challenge -- because they want to be. The low-stakes, fun environment offers time for exploration when resources or hands-on activities may be in short supply during school hours, and can help sustain interest as classes get harder. Special correspondent Lisa Stark of Education Week reports.

Aired: 11/14/17

Rating: NR

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