Hispanic Heritage Month and Honoring Students' Experience

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October 2024 Newsletter

Dear Mid-Valley educators and partners,

As Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) unfolds, we take this opportunity to honor the many Hispanic and Latinx pioneers who have left a lasting mark on STEM. Their stories remind us of the importance of diversity in driving innovation.

In this issue, we’re thrilled to highlight a new podcast episode that amplifies the voices of women and gender minorities in STEAM, offering insights and invitations to explore Internal Family Systems.

Additionally, we explore the role of personal finance education in boosting students' math skills and confidence. By blending math with real-world financial literacy, we aim to make STEM more accessible and engaging for all learners.

News From the Hub

Using Internal Family Systems to Help Students Unlock Their Potential

In this episode of Closing the Gap, Dr. Robin Barre touches on learning and validating students’ parts and fostering a safe space for students to develop their self-energy; shepherding students’ success in school, STEM, and into rewarding careers. Together we will explore the concept of trauma and how childhood traumas play into the way they interact with the world as teens and adults.

Money Matters: How Personal Finance Can Unlock Math Confidence

Many students report that math classes cause feelings of frustration and anxiety and they are uninterested in exploring math because they do not see how math will be relevant in their adult lives. This is where the topic of personal finance comes into play...

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Celebrating Halloween with STEAM

Puking Pumpkins is a perfect STEM activity for kids and teens who love Halloween. A riff on the classic volcano experiment will delight young scientists.

Make a Puking Pumpkin!

Partner Spotlight

El futuro es brillante para los jóvenes latinos gracias a las colaboraciones con organizaciones comunitarias como Casa Latinos Unidos.

The future is bright for Latine youth because of collaborations with community-based organizations like Casa Latinos Unidos.

As we close the award cycle for the 2023-2024 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) After School program Nuestro Futuro (Our Future), BIG gratitude is extended to Casa for championing efforts to create and expand mentoring opportunities for Latine middle school youth in our community.

Not just today as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, but EVERY day - the Hub is proud to partner with Casa Latinos Unidos and witness their tireless commitment to providing opportunities for Latine youth to explore career possibilities.

Please consider donating today to help sustain STEM-CTE programming efforts in our region.

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