Got STEM? Families are the Key as Kids Head Back to School
As kids go back to school, their families are looking for safe places for them to do their homework, engage in physical activity, and learn new skills. Science, technology, enginee
2019 The Summer of STEM
“Not all summers are created equal.” We agree with this assessment from Laura Johnson, VP of Communications at the National Summer Learning Association. STEM Next Opportunity
Where Do Families Go for STEM?
What do libraries have to do with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)? These days, plenty. You can find preschoolers and their caregivers engaging in hands-on science
Public Libraries in the STEM Ecosystem
Bringing science-themed workshops to families in rural Appalachia, giving students and families in a summer meal program a chance to build robots, and letting parents see their chi
Introduce a Girl (and Her Family) to Engineering Day
February 21, 2019 is Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. This special day during National Engineers Week helps girls understand they have a place in engineering a better world.
Five Ideas to Inspire Every Girl in STEM
Girls have the potential for greatness as inventors and creative forces in their communities. They just need the opportunity to discover their inner engineer, math mindset, or pass
Flipping the Engagement Model on Its Head: Bringing STEM Home to Families
STEM programs often approach family engagement in a similar way—with a one-time, end-of-program celebration in which youth show-and-tell STEM projects to their parents. Notably,
Family Engagement: Taking it to the Next Level
How can organizations integrate parent education into their STEM programs? With support, parents can learn to engage in positive interactions that spark and maintain their child’
Reflections for Dads of Daughters
In honor of Father's Day 2018, our family engagement advisor, Linda Kekelis PhD, shared a blog she wrote on reflections for dads and daughters. Dr. Kekelis writes on the research b
Expanding Access and Inclusion in STEM through Culturally Responsive Family Engagement
In this Case Study, Drs. Sammet and Kekelis highlight best practices and lessons learned from two programs - Techbridge Girls and Code Next - that serve communities with important