WHAT WE DO
STEAM 4 Parents provides parents with knowledge, awareness, & resources to close the gaps and successfully launch our kids into the 21st Century STEM/STEAM Economy.
The Power of Parent Engagement To Bridge the STEAM Gaps
WHY PARENTS?
PARENTS ARE THE FRONTLINE OF OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE
Once seen as a time for parents to step back, adolescence is increasingly viewed as an opportunity to stay tuned in and emotionally connected.
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PARENTS GUIDE POST HIGH SCHOOL DECISIONS
In making the decision about what to do after high school, who did you rely on MOST for advice?”
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55% relied on parents and relatives
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17% relied on guidance counselors,
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12% relied on friends,
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14% relied on self
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​The 2014 Next America poll by the College Board and the National Journal for adults 18 and older
PARENTS ARE KEY MOTIVATORS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS
​Parents can play a critical role in promoting students’ motivation to prepare for and aspire to STEM careers, but they may lack the knowledge and support to do so.
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Psychological Science,
Association for Psychological Science, 12/2011