Starting the School Year with a STEM Mindset The beginning of a new school year is an opportunity to shape how students think, solve problems, and engage with the world. The beginning of the year sets the tone of a classroom or school. Keeping a STEM mindset powerful way to begin the year with success. A STEM mindset goes beyond it's basic meaning content. It’s about cultivating curiosity, resilience, growth, creativity, and critical thinking. These skills are transferable