Out-of-school experiences expand and integrate PreK-12 and post-secondary classroom learning with free-choice STEM experiences that are fun, inspiring, and personally meaningful. They are especially effective at closing the achievement gap for underserved and underrepresented youth. Out-of-school experiences can occur before school, during lunchtime, after school, or on weekends, school holidays, and summer break. They often involve collaborations between program providers, education agencies, community members, and STEM professionals. Read Story
