Oklahoma Schools Celebrate Aviation-Focused STEM Curriculum

AOPA recognizes Oklahoma schools for leading the country in STEM program acceptance.

Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 07:59 AM ET

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The coursework focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math—or STEM—and will be taught at the schools in the fall. [File photo: Adobe Stock]

Key Takeaways:

Oklahoma leads the nation with 58 school districts implementing the AOPA "You Can Fly" high school aviation STEM curriculum.
The program aims to cultivate future aerospace talent for Oklahoma's second-largest industry and address the significant global demand for aviation professionals.
This initiative is supported by state legislation ensuring aviation courses count for academic credit, FAA workforce development grants, and specialized training for teachers.

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Aviation and aerospace is the second largest industry in Oklahoma, so it is fitting that high schools in the Sooner state lead the nation in the number of schools approved to teach the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) high school aviation curriculum.

Known as the You Can Fly curriculum, the coursework focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math—or STEM—and will be taught at the schools in the fall.