Partnering with Universities on STEAM Programs: How Schools Are Doing It (And Why)

THE Journal:  Partnerships are a key component of successful STEM and STEAM programs for K-12 schools. According to Next Generation Learning for All: A report from the NSF-supported forum, published by the Education Development Center (EDC) and SRI International: "Partners external to schools and STEM programs in other educational settings provide students and teachers with critically important STEM learning experiences, knowledge, and mentoring."

Some schools have collaborated with universities to bring undergraduate students, graduate students and professors into K-12 classrooms to work with students and teachers on STEAM programs. Other schools are sending students and teachers to universities for enrichment or professional development.

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