Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 06
From preventing summer learning loss to promoting engagement in STEM, there is abundant research that parents play an important role in their children’s academic and career paths
Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 05
Girls don’t start out with less interest in STEM. In preschool, they are curious, bold in their actions, and filled with dreams. Yet, by age six, girls are less likely to think g
Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 04
Family STEM night. Check. While it’s great to host a celebration so that parents can see what their children have accomplished in an afterschool program or summer camp, there is
STEM Careers & Families: Learning from Centers and Museums
In today’s fast-paced, entertainment-focused world, the very best museums do so much more than provide rainy day activities that engage in the moment but lead nowhere. These inst
Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 03
You may have designed a great Family STEM event, and are surprised that the families that you were expecting didn’t attend. What went wrong? Maybe you thought the event site was
Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 02
We’re back with more ideas for promoting family engagement. How many times have you planned a family STEM event and found parents holding back? We know we have. In talking with a
Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 01
We begin this series with promising practices that welcome parents and caregivers to our STEM work. Family engagement at its best starts with listening to parents. We can learn wha
Early Wins and Lessons Learned: How the Bay Area STEM Ecosystem Engages Families
In this case study, Drs. Kekelis and Sammet highlight the work of the Bay Area STEM Ecosystem, which aims to increase equity and access to STEM learning opportunities in underserve
Changing the Game for Families in STEM
In my years as the Executive Director of the Noyce Foundation, and now continuing the Noyce legacy through the STEM Next Opportunity Fund, we’ve learned what works and what doesn