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About This Project
Summary
La Fuerza: STEM is a collaborative project between the Univision Foundation, Education Development Center (EDC), and Literacy Partners, supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation. This 3-year Innovations in Development project is helping increase the Hispanic population’s participation in science through culturally relevant medium, leveraging the power of a popular, award-winning telenovela to engage Spanish-speaking caregivers.
Goals & Objectives
1. Produce Culturally Relevant Education by incorporating informal science education within narratives that resonate with Hispanic audiences. 2. Empower Communities by equipping caregivers with the tools to foster an interest in STEM at home and raise awareness of science career opportunities.
Results & Impact
Enhanced Capacity to Promote School Readiness, Growth in Identity as Their Child's "First Teacher", Expanded Social Capital, and Increased Parental Engagement.
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