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SMART Parents (Science, Mathematics And Related Technology for Parents)

August 1, 1999 - September 30, 2003 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections
The New York City Board of Education Community School District #18 requests $862,790 to design a Parent Involvement in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Program. The program is designed to stimulate parents to become informed, active proponents for high quality and more universally available science, mathematics, and technology education for their children. The SMART Parents project team would design and disseminate strategies to enable parents to support their children's science, mathematics, and technology education. Innovative materials and strategies will be developed that will actively engage over 6,000 parents/families over the thirty-eight (38) months duration of the project. Almost 20,000 families will become involved in the leadership-training component of this project. The initiative will assist parents in supporting their children's education in science, mathematics, and technology education. Ultimately, the project will enhance parents' knowledge and understanding of Informal Science Education.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 9900373
Funding Amount: 862790

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Barbara Berg
    Principal Investigator
    New York City Board of Education
  • Carolyn Parker
    Co-Principal Investigator
    New York City Board of Education
  • REVISE logo
    Former Co-Principal Investigator
    New York City Board of Education
  • Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM | Mathematics | Technology
    Audience: Families | Parents/Caregivers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

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