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Oakland Connected Learning Partnership Program

October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2021 | Public Programs

Chabot Space & Science Center will expand its work in youth development and community outreach by launching the Oakland Connected Learning Partnership program targeting underserved children and youth. Over the two-year project period, the museum will hire 12 teens each year from a Title I high school as paid interns. Museum educators will provide training and mentorship to prepare the interns to present STEM-based after-school programs for children aged 6-12 at local Girls & Boys Clubs. The teens will help to organize and present additional project activities, including Community Science Events at local libraries, public schools and places of worship. Each year of the project will culminate with a free Community Day at the museum for all participants. Community listening sessions at strategic intervals will help the project team understand resources and needs and obtain feedback on the program.

Funders

IMLS
Funding Program: Museums for America
Award Number: MA-20-19-0303-19
Funding Amount: $247,395

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Sara Stone
    Principal Investigator
    Chabot Space and Science Center
  • Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Afterschool Programs | Community Outreach Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Low Socioeconomic Status

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