STEM laboratories and physics/chemistry classrooms are essential for transforming theoretical knowledge into practical skills through experiments, modeling, and robotics. They develop critical thinking, teamwork, and an understanding of modern technology, which is critical for future engineering or scientific careers, connecting theory to everyday life. Unlike books, laboratories allow students to conduct a chemical reaction or physical experiment on their own, which is much better for learning the material. STEM prepares students for the realities of the job market, where programming, 3D modeling, and equipment skills are in demand. Students learn not only “what” to study, but also “how” to research, formulate hypotheses, and test them by solving real-world problems. Modern classrooms help students make informed choices about STEM careers by understanding how knowledge is applied in practice. Working in a laboratory develops teamwork skills, which are important soft skills. The use of such classrooms is an investment in intellectual development, which turns learning into an exciting creative process. The overhaul of classrooms (laboratories), which will house the purchased material and technical equipment, in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Education and Science, will be carried out by the end of the year at the expense of local budgets without including such costs in the amount of co-financing.

Moral obsolescence: Using analog measuring instruments instead of digital sensors does not allow for high-precision experiments. • Low engagement (Encompassment): Due to the lack of handouts, students act only as spectators, not as active researchers. • Lack of integration: Classrooms exist as isolated units. Physics does not “communicate” with chemistry or programming, which contradicts the principles of STEM. • Lack of consumables: Lack of budget for chemical reagents, plastic for 3D printers, or electronic components (Arduino, sensors). Modernization is not just about replacing old desks with new ones. It is a transition from passive accumulation of knowledge to active construction of reality.