Get ready for MOMENTUM! In partnership with The Opportunity Project (The Opp), this powerful, collaborative movement is focused on revolutionizing STEM education for young people in northeast Oklahoma! We’re forging dynamic alliances and sparking innovative approaches to create equitable access to high-quality STEM programming, especially during crucial out-of-school time. Our goal is to equip every student with the competencies and pathways they need to thrive in a STEM-powered future!
This isn’t just an initiative – it’s a leap forward for STEM equity and transformation! While digital badges are a critical part of the picture, MOMENTUM is about so much more. Through our collective energy and innovative strategies, we’re determined to inspire and prepare every child for a future brimming with STEM possibilities.
Just like in physics, MOMENTUM is about combined force! We provide the driving velocity, propelling our efforts forward with passion. Together, our ecosystem pools resources, expertise, and visionary leadership to create substantial and measurable change in STEM education. Join us in ensuring every student in the Tulsa region has access to amazing out-of-school time opportunities that build their skills and open doors to their future!
Components
Digital Badges
Digital badges serve as a tangible representation of students’ skills and experiences in STEM. By partnering with Accredible’s platform, MOMENTUM will introduce digital badges to certify students’ achievements in both formal and informal learning environments. These badges recognize individual accomplishments and communicate skills to potential employers and educational institutions, enhancing students’ pathways to success.
Evaluations
Ensuring the quality of STEM learning experiences is paramount to the success of MOMENTUM. STEM organizations can request this new, free service from TRSA. Through rigorous program evaluations, this initiative will uphold high standards for STEM education across all participating programs. By assessing the effectiveness and impact of STEM initiatives, MOMENTUM aims to continuously improve and refine educational practices, ultimately benefiting students and communities.
STEM Hubs
Localized partnerships play a crucial role in advancing STEM education under the MOMENTUM initiative. By establishing STEM Hubs in collaboration with community stakeholders, TRSA will strategically allocate resources and support to areas with the greatest need. These hubs serve as focal points for innovation, collaboration, and resource-sharing, driving positive change in STEM education at the grassroots level. The North and Central STEM Hubs meet on alternating months at the TRSA office.
Professional Learning
Building capacity among educators and stakeholders is essential to sustaining momentum in STEM education. MOMENTUM offers professional learning opportunities and resources designed to address ecosystem-wide gaps and empower STEM educators with the knowledge and skills needed to inspire the next generation of innovators. The initiative cultivates a network of passionate educators committed to fostering STEM literacy and equity by investing in professional development.
Get Involved
We are collecting commitments from cross-sector partners to participate in this important alliance – to learn together, to collaborate, and to align and coordinate efforts behind shared goals.
Commitments include the following priorities:
- Awareness and Value: Committing to helping create awareness of digital badges and current badge opportunities.
- Understanding: Committing to providing access to data to establish a baseline of availability and impact.
- Equity & Access: Committing to help develop new badges providing increased access to STEM opportunities.
- High-Quality STEM Programming: Committing to establishing and working towards a common vision of high-quality STEM programming for our ecosystem.
Are you passionate about investing in STEM?
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