The brief focuses on the importance of engaging families in STEM activities through sustained support of their role as STEM champions for their children in the early years. We present three case studies that illustrate effective strategies for building the capacity of families and professionals working with families to better support children in STEM-related activities.
Audiences for this brief include educators, staff,and leadership at K-12 schools and out-of-school programs, who work directly with families to enhance participation of children in STEM as well as others such as funders and researchers with interest in the efforts to engage families.