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  • About
    • Afterschool in Hawai‘i
    • Partners
    • In the News
    • Donate
    • Staff
    • Contact Us
  • Take Action
    • American Rescue Plan
  • Community Schools
    • State Coalition for Community Schools
  • Resources
    • Afterschool Database >
      • A+ Subsidies
    • Entrepreneur Education
    • Funding Opportunities
    • Health and Wellness
    • Quality Guidelines
    • Racial Equity
    • STEM >
      • Million Girls Moonshot
      • Transformative Practices >
        • Engineering Mindset
        • Equity & Inclusion Framework
        • Role Models, Mentors, & Families
        • Transitions and Pathways
    • Summer >
      • Summer Programs 2022
    • More...
  • Events & Training
    • Virtual Pitch Challenge + Showcase
    • ‘Aha Lōkahi: Hawai‘i CommUNITY Conference
    • Lights On Afterschool 2022
    • OST Community Meetings
    • Previous Events


​STEM:
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

STEM in Afterschool

K-12 students spend just 20% of their 16 waking hours in school. More than 80% of their time is spent learning outside of school—at afterschool and summer programs, in libraries, at home, or in the community. All students need opportunities to engage in quality STEM learning experiences. Afterschool and summer programs provide hands-on learning opportunities and a natural space for students to explore, learn, and grow. These programs spark students’ interest in STEM and computer science subjects, expose them to future careers, and support school-day learning, all while developing a new generation of problem solvers.
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Million Girls Moonshot Partnership
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Whether piloting the next crewed mission to the Moon or helping solve the greatest challenges facing our country and world, students in afterschool programs today will soon be on the front lines, in the labs developing solutions, and applying their STEM knowledge to make informed decisions about the world around them. Working together with schools, businesses, community organizations, and informal science institutions, afterschool programs can help equip all young people to play a role in addressing our most pressing issues.

STEM in Hawai‘i 

According to the America After 3PM survey, 37,572 Hawai‘i children participate in an afterschool program and 22,740 children have opportunities to participate in STEM learning in those programs.
  • 71% of parents agree that STEM learning in afterschool helps kids gain interest and skills related to STEM
  • 64% of parents report that STEM and computer science are an important factor for a majority when selecting their child’s afterschool program
Impact of STEM Programs
STEM Programs in Hawai‘i
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Transformative Practices

All transformative practice resources have been vetted using a culturally responsive and equity lens to foster inclusive STEM learning spaces for all youth. The activities include both local and national opportunities for students.

We will continue to add and modify resources to meet the needs of the partners and providers across the state. Please contact us if you have any questions or needs we can support!
Equity and Inclusion Framework
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Role Models, Mentors, and Families
STEM Transitions and Pathways
Engineering Mindset

Resources

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Hawai‘i Afterschool Alliance
University of Hawai‘i
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Honolulu, HI 96822
808-956-6515
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