Families will be able to participate in about 100,000 hands-on STEM activities that will be offered in schools and homes across the country through a new initiative.
The National Parent Teacher Association is joining with , a math-only learning center franchise, to provide science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) experiences. The free activities will take place both in schools and homes nationwide.
The started its . Earlier this month, to deliver the math-specific activities. Both Mathnasium and Bayer will provide funding and support for the initiative.
The outreach especially will be in urban areas, as well as to girls and 鈥渦nderrepresented鈥� youth, according to the PTA.
In a survey commissioned by Bayer, about one-third of parents reported that they 鈥渄on鈥檛 feel confident enough in their scientific knowledge to help their children engage in hands-on science activities,鈥� according to the PTA.
鈥淲e ... know that families play an important role in helping students navigate educational and career decisions and are influencers of students鈥� perceptions of what鈥檚 possible for their futures,鈥� said Nathan Monell, executive director of the National PTA, in a statement. 鈥淔amily engagement is critical to strengthen STEM education, support student success in STEM and inspire children to pursue STEM careers.鈥�
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