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 high school districts adopting the AOPA "You Can Fly" STEM aviation curriculum, establishing it as a national leader in aerospace education.
This initiative is a strategic investment in Oklahoma's second-largest industry, aviation and aerospace, aimed at developing a skilled workforce for high-paying jobs and addressing future industry demands.
The STEM-focused curriculum encourages diverse students to pursue aviation careers, supported by state efforts including FAA grants and legislation for academic credit.

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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.