PS Science

To circumnavigate LAUSD budget deficits post-pandemic, PS Science strategically pivoted to provide more targeted STEAM enrichment activities outside of normal school hours to inspire the next generation of science innovators starting in elementary school. Since access to extended learning opportunities in L.A. is a significant barrier for under-resourced students, we have expanded partnerships with local community centers, libraries, and parks to provide 11,000 elementary students with high-quality science education opportunities year-round.

PS Science partners with under-resourced schools to bring innovative and scalable STEAM education to students and teachers. Grant funds will support PS Science at a crucial inflection point, as we expand into transitional kindergartens (TK) and middle schools and reach 11,000+ TK-8th grade students across L.A. County. Our in-classroom lessons and extended learning opportunities will spark curiosity in students from low-wealth backgrounds, build skills needed to succeed in upper-level coursework, and help them see STEAM careers as attainable.

To circumnavigate LAUSD budget deficits post-pandemic, PS Science strategically pivoted to provide more targeted STEAM enrichment activities outside of normal school hours to inspire the next generation of science innovators starting in elementary school. Since access to extended learning opportunities in L.A. is a significant barrier for under-resourced students, we have expanded partnerships with local community centers, libraries, and parks to provide 11,000 elementary students with high-quality science education opportunities year-round.

PS Science will bring hands-on, high-quality STEAM education to 6,000+ under-resourced students at 18 Title 1 elementary schools throughout L.A. County. Without PS Science, the students we serve would have little to no STEAM learning due to the chronic deficit of meaningful elementary school science education in public schools. Our weekly in-school science education and after-school science & code clubs, summer camps, and enrichment classes gives youth a strong STEAM foundation that creates cradle to career pathways to future STEAM professions.

PS Science will bring hands-on, high-quality STEAM education and professional development to 6,000 under-resourced students and their teachers at Title 1 elementary schools throughout L.A. County. Without PS Science, the students we serve would have little to no STEAM learning due to the chronic deficit of meaningful elementary school science education in public schools. Our experiential science education and enrichment programming gives youth a strong STEAM foundation that creates cradle to career pathways to future STEAM professions.