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Early Wins and Lessons Learned: How the Bay Area STEM Ecosystem Engages Families

October 13, 2017 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections
In this case study, we highlight the work of the Bay Area STEM Ecosystem, which aims to increase equity and access to STEM learning opportunities in underserved communities. First, we lay out the problems they are trying to solve and give a high level overview of the Bay Area STEM Ecosystem’s approach to addressing them. Then, based on field observations and interviews, we highlight both the successes and some missed opportunities from the first collaborative program of this Ecosystem. Both the successes of The Bay Area STEM Ecosystem--as well as the partners’ willingness to share and examine where they have room for refinements--illustrate the exemplary practice, leadership, and growth mindset of this group.

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    STEM Next Opportunity Fund
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    STEM Next Opportunity Fund
  • Citation

    Resource Type: Research | Research Products
    Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Pre-K Children (0-5) | Families | Parents/Caregivers | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators | Learning Researchers
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Public Events and Festivals | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs | Pre-K/Early Childhood Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Ethnic/Racial | Black/African American Communities | Hispanic/Latinx Communities | Women and Girls | Low Socioeconomic Status | Urban

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