From PTA: On April 18th, New Jersey PTA will host a science-focused STEM event at Central Middle School in Parsippany in collaboration with Bayer’s Making Science Make Sense® initiative. During the event, families will engage with Bayer volunteers; visit experiment stations and participate in fun, hands-on activities to help students learn science the way scientists do—by doing it. Families will also hear from a panel of speakers that have STEM careers.
New Jersey PTA’s STEM event is part of National PTA’s STEM Plus Families initiative. STEM Plus Families is focused on engaging entire families in STEM experiences at school, at home, in the community, and with digital learning environments to empower them to support student success in STEM and inspire their children to pursue STEM careers. The goal of the initiative is to fill a critical gap in STEM education, increase access to STEM experiences for all students and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals. Research shows the vital role families play in children’s success and achievement. Research also demonstrates that parents and guardians are the most influential in guiding a child’s educational and career decisions. Family engagement is essential to strengthening STEM education and helping all children realize their fullest potential. National PTA launched STEM Plus Families with funding support from the Bayer USA Foundation and Making Science Make Sense, Bayer’s STEM education initiative focused on advancing science literacy through hands-on learning, employee volunteerism, community partnerships and public education. New Jersey PTA was awarded a grant from National PTA and Bayer to educate and engage New Jersey families in STEM activities focused on science. New Jersey PTA was one of only six PTAs across the country selected to receive a grant.
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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WHERE:
Central Middle School, Miriam Ct, Parsippany, NJ 07054
WHO:
Rose Acerra, NJPTA President
Jaqueline Gibbs, NJPTA Family Engagement Chairperson
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CONTACT:
Jacqueline Gibbs, New Jersey PTA, jgibbs@njpta.org
Jennifer Burke, Bayer U.S., Jennifer.burke@bayer.com
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