Cost:
The cost of materials and training is too high for underserved schools.
Lack of established standards:
This makes it challenging to create curriculum.
Teacher training:
Not every teacher has the background to teach STEM and the demands far outweigh the supply.
Consistency across grades:
In order for STEM to be successful, there needs to be a clear linear STEM education pathway from elementary school through high school. This includes scaffolding upon prior knowledge from one grade to another.
Equity:
Black, hispanic, native american, and women are all underrepresented in STEM fields. This also applies to students with different abilities, such as dyslexia, are on the autism spectrum, have mental health issues or other learning challenges that may deter them from wanting to enter STEM fields.
Our Solutions to Close the Gap
Diverse STEM Stories
Brings STEM role models from local businesses and universities into classrooms to share their journey into STEM, exposing students to new career options.
Science & Engineering Fairs
Affords students the opportunity to demonstrate STEM learning through the creation of authentic projects that are showcased in a district-wide fair.
Curriculum Package
Fully donated hands-on STEM curriculum kits that engage students and help build essential STEM skills.