Baldwin Elementary proposes STEAM program option, board asks implementation questions

Apr 17, 2026

Baldwin Elementary Principal Christie Luper presented a plan to convert Baldwin into a district STEAM program option beginning the 2027–28 school year, citing strong staff and family support and partnerships for teacher training; trustees praised the vision and asked about curriculum, staffing and outcome measures.

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Baldwin Elementary Principal Christie Luper told the Oak Grove School District Board on April 16 that Baldwin is prepared to become a districtwide STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) program option, with a target rollout for January 2027 enrollment for the 2027–28 school year. Luper said Baldwin has spent six years building the plan, developing partnerships with the Tech Interactive and local providers and piloting practices in TK–6 classrooms.

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