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The start of a new school year brings excitement, new activities, and a renewed focus on learning. Yet, for countless teachers and students across the country, it also highlights the pressing need for adequate classroom resources. When students have the necessary supplies, research shows Opens in new window clear improvements in focus, productivity, and comprehension, making the availability of these resources a foundational element for a successful academic year.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education forms the backbone of innovation and economic growth. It is also crucial for modern accounting practices that use disciplines like mathematics, statistics, and technology to meet the demands of the profession. Supporting STEM education emphasizes the value of these skills and is just one of the ways Gleim Exam Prep is continuing its mission to empower tomorrow’s professionals.
Through our philanthropic campaign, Gleim Gives Back, we renewed our partnership with DonorsChoose Opens in new window at the end of last year to provide essential supplies to schools in need nationwide. This initiative strategically focused on supporting STEM projects for educators who need additional resources to enhance their students’ academic experience.
Why focus on STEM education? Lorie M. Gleim, CEO of Gleim Exam Prep, emphasizes the connection:
In their role, accountants are trusted advisors who tackle complex financial problems, analyze data, and use technology to make impactful decisions. These attributes are supported by foundational STEM education principles, and we are excited to fund projects that will bring these critical skills to more than 1,956 students in classrooms with limited resources.
The skills nurtured by a strong STEM education—critical thinking, problem solving, and data analysis—are the cornerstone of accounting. By investing in STEM classroom projects, we are helping to build a pipeline of well-equipped accountants.
Last year’s campaign expands on our ongoing relationship with DonorsChoose, an education nonprofit that connects public school teachers with donors to fund classroom projects, and builds on our long-standing commitment to inspire future professionals. Through Gleim Gives Back, we are ensuring that thousands of students have the materials they need to thrive, learn complex skills, and realize their full potential.
In addition to our support for DonorsChoose, Gleim Aviation has donated thousands of dollars to STEM aviation programs across the country to support the next generation of pilots.
We look forward to seeing the incredible impact these funded projects will have on students and educators across America, and to supporting new ones in the future.
