Polet Espinoza’s favorite memory of her East Oakland school’s new STEM lab was creating her own version of the mobile video game “Flappy Bird.”  The 12-year-old placed individual pixels to form images, transforming obstacles in the game from green pipes into snow-covered trees, and adding mountains and vines to the background. The game’s iconic yellow … Continue reading Urban Promise Academy unveils grant-funded STEM lab for middle schoolers