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BEEHIVE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY STUDENTS RECEIVE HIGH AWARDS AT TSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Several students will advance to the national competition this summer in Nashville, TN. Salt Lake City, UT – Several Beehive Science and Technology Academy students recently received high awards at the Technology Student Association (TSA) STEM-Based state competition. Many will proceed to the national competition in Nashville, TN, June 27 – July1, 2025. TSA

BEEHIVE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY ANNOUNCES STUDENTS AWARDED IN HEALTH OCCUPATION STUDENTS OF AMERICA STATE CONFERENCE
Sandy, Utah— Beehive Science and Technology Academy, a Sandy-based, tuition-free, public charter school established in 2005, announces students from Beehive Academy made a significant impact at the recent Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Conference held at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah. Competing in a variety of categories, Beehive Academy students demonstrated
BEEHIVE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY ANNOUNCES STUDENT TEAMS AWARDED IN ROBOTICS AND LEGO LEAGUE STATE COMPETITIONS
Sandy, Utah— Beehive Science and Technology Academy, a Sandy-based, tuition-free, public charter school since 2011, announces the Beehive Academy FIRST Technical Challenge (FTC) team, comprised of students aged 14 -18 years, and the Beehive Academy FIRST Lego League (FLL) team, students 9 – 14 years, received multiple awards in this year’s state competitions and will
Purpose of Charter Schools: Key Benefits
In part one of this two-part blog series, we discussed some of the basic setups and goals of charter schools, and how these purposes vary and differ from traditional school formats. From differing curriculum approaches to goals of these programs and more, understanding how charter schools separate themselves from others is important if you’re considering

Purpose of South Jordan Charter Schools: Basics and Goals
You have a number of options if you’re looking into educational programs for your child or children, and one that’s growing in popularity in recent years is the charter school route. A wide range of charter schools are out there, providing programs that may hold major value to your children and your family – what
Getting Kids Interested in STEM: Exploration and Experimentation
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basic tips for how parents can help get their kids interested in STEM subjects and related school programs. STEM concepts are some of the most important for any child when it comes to their long-term success, and finding ways to get them interested
Getting Kids Interested in STEM: Skills and Role Models
STEM school subjects – science, technology, engineering and math – are some of the most important for developing children of all ages, and they’re growing in attention across many school programs, including dedicated STEM setups. For parents and educators alike, a key task within these programs is finding ways to get and keep children interested

Value of Draper STEM Programs: Hands-On, Reasoning, Technical
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the major areas of value provided by STEM school programs for kids of varying ages. Science, technology, engineering and math skills are foundational for so many areas of life, and a focus on them within school programs is often highly beneficial to

Value of STEM Programs: Independence, Creativity
While there are a number of skills that young people may need as they become adults and move into the workforce, the vast majority center around a few prominent skill areas. This is much of the foundation of STEM school programs, which focus around science, technology, engineering and math skills that are found in a