Despite pivoting to an online format, our organization is struggling to keep its doors open. We value all learning and believe that all students should have the opportunity to interact and learn with our wonderful community of STEM experts.īut we are in need of your help. We use an equity lens through which our entire organization functions and provide tuition assistance for those who may be in need. This year we took a stand as an organization that believes Black Lives Matter. Saturday Academy believes in creating opportunities like these for all learners, regardless of race, gender, economic or educational background. These young women are being empowered by a culture of possibility – and are able to experience this virtually from their homes all across the nation. The GET program provides a nurturing learning environment exactly when they need it.
These statistics drop precipitously during the middle and high school years. Studies have shown that a majority of young elementary school girls can see themselves as a scientist. GET makes an impact because girls are learning and gaining confidence in a supportive environment. To our delight, we’ve already had 100 registrations this fall – and not just from Oregon! Girls from as far away as Florida and Pennsylvania are signing up for instruction in computer science, programming, and technology. Our Girls Engage Technology (GET) program focuses on 4th and 5th grade girls. The online environment has offered us some surprising opportunities. Whether in person or online, we create engaging learning experiences that turn curiosity into knowledge and confidence. Nurturing a student’s spark of curiosity into an aha! moment is at the core of Saturday Academy’s mission. Let me ask you a question – have you ever experienced an aha! moment, when an idea becomes crystal clear? For those of you who are parents, have you seen your child have an aha! moment? I have a seven year-old son, and watching him find not only clarity, but joy in understanding a new concept is one of the greatest feelings I have experienced as a parent. Student curiosity is what drives Saturday Academy forward during these uncertain times. Our students are learning about a diverse array of topics ranging from neuroscience to the geometry of comic book characters and everything in-between!
Saturday Academy has risen to the challenge of distance learning and continues to support our students through highly engaging classes and internships in an online format. The value of STEM education has never been clearer as we globally address the scientific, medical, economic, and social impacts of the pandemic. Our entire world has been fundamentally changed by COVID-19. It has been a challenging year on every level – I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. Thank you from all of us at Saturday Academy for staying with us during these unprecedented times.
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