STEM for All: How to Connect, Create, and Cultivate STEM Education for All Learners

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“Bakshi McLean has created a roadmap for educators who are beginning to braid together NGSS-aligned standards, principles of belonging, and culturally responsive pedagogy. She offers a call to action to find our professional learning squad so we can collectively uplevel STEM instruction to meet the needs of all students, with a steady eye on those who have been historically marginalized.” ― ZARETTA HAMMOND, teacher-educator and author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain“This is a must-read for STEM teachers and educational leaders who are passionate about inclusivity, equity of opportunity, and children’s deep learning―Dr. Bakshi McLean demonstrates the power of connecting classroom experiences with students’ cultural and family backgrounds, in ways that make every individual feel seen, heard, and capable of constructing knowledge of the world around them.” ―DR. MARK WINDSCHITL, professor of Science Teaching and Learning, University of Washington A practical guide to improving STEM interest, access, and scores in studentsSTEM for All helps teachers engage students in science and mathematics using a three-part framework that educators can pair with Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core State Standards, or other state and national initiatives. Offering a clear-cut journey from theory to practice, this book enables educators to quickly identify what students are doing and what they need to know. The lived reality of many families and students, especially in our most vulnerable populations, is an opportunity gap and a lack of access to STEM. STEM for All is an essential guide for educators, including teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders, on how to prioritize STEM subjects and create a real access point for every student, regardless of background.

― ZARETTA HAMMOND,

“Bakshi McLean has created a roadmap for educators who are beginning to braid together NGSS-aligned standards, principles of belonging, and culturally responsive pedagogy. She offers a call to action to find our professional learning squad so we can collectively uplevel STEM instruction to meet the needs of all students, with a steady eye on those who have been historically marginalized.” ― ZARETTA HAMMOND, teacher-educator and author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain