Due to the increasing digitisation of society and the world of work the demand for STEM skills will only intensify (BusinessEurope, 2018)
Greater access to STEM and computer science studies is key for the inclusion of women in the digital economy (G7, 2017)
The educational system needs to fully embrace digital technologies and update teaching methodologies to prepare students for their digital future (ERT, 2017)
Significant responsibilities lie before local and regional authorities when it comes to defining a coherent and integrated approach to STEM education (Committee of the Regions, 2019)
With an average annual return of 12%, engineering and computer science graduates see the biggest return on investment (World Economic Forum, 2016)

Basque STEAM Strategy

Source / author:

Government of the Basque Country

Country:

Spain

Publication date:

1 June 2018

Publication type:

Policy and strategy

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The Basque STEAM strategy was published in June 2018 by the Basque governent's Department of Education. It seeks to develop an education programme focussed on the STEAM (Science, Technology Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) concept. Its three strands of objectives (9 in total) cover the entire education chain, and build on practices in several reference countries, including the USA, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

The executive summary can be downloaded via the 'link to source' button above.

Basque STEAM Strategy

Basque STEAM Strategy

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