Building a Better Pathway Fostering Community-Based Solutions to Advance STEM Equity for Children and Youth

Building a Better Pathway Fostering Community-Based Solutions to Advance STEM Equity for Children and Youth

This brief examines some of the challenges faced by low-income students of color, as well as the innovative solutions that communities are creating to address this need. Using feedback from participants in Teens Exploring Technology’s programs, the brief explores how community-based efforts can play a role in bridging the digital divide, by helping youth gain much-needed skills while also helping them envision a pathway to a STEM career.