What You Can Do
STEM education is a concern for everybody. There are many ways you can participate; here are just a few.
Contact Your Local School
Get in contact with your local school to see what they need. In addition to attending Parent Teacher Association (P.T.A.) meetings, your school may need volunteers for various educational activities. If you have math or science skills, you can offer to help with educational experiences. If you represent a company, or have the funds yourself, you may want to donate money or equipment to the school. Schools appreciate all the help they can get.
Write Some Letters
It only takes a little time to write a letter or email expressing your support for STEM education. You can send letters or emails to politicians, news paper editors, and other influential people or organizations. This is a wonderful way to express the importance of STEM education. Remember, copies of one letter can be sent to multiple recipients.
How's Your Math and Science?
One of the best ways to encourage children to study STEM is to set a good example. If it has been a while since your last math or science class, it may be time to dust off the old books and practice your skills.
If you haven't taken math or science classes, you may find them fun. There are plenty of educational opportunities available for adults in the area. In addition, there are funding options available and many employers offer tuition reimbursement when the employee is building useful skills. Many adults find school easier now that they've "matured" a bit.
Spread the Praise
Many people are attracted to what's "cool". Children can be motivated toward STEM education if those subjects are more socially acceptable. By learning the names of notable math and science personages, you can use these STEM celebrities to demonstrate the coolness of the sciences.