STEM and the Summer Opportunity
Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla and Jennifer Peck, Silicon Valley Education Foundation
Published: November 26, 2012
Jennifer Peck talks with Assemblywoman Bonilla about the impact of summer learning programs in two school districts and why California must continue to invest in these types of programs.
Article Excerpt
An innovative pilot program in Oakland and Mount Diablo Unified School District demonstrates the effectiveness of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) learning during the summer months, and how out-of-school time programs are well-suited for engaging students in STEM curriculum.
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