En Comunidad: Latinx Family Engagement to Increase Inclusivity and Care in a STEM Program

• In Event: International, Immigrant, and Linguistically Diverse Families Supporting Education

Abstract

This mixed methods study utilizes the Parental Engagement of Families from Latino Backgrounds survey and semi-structured interviews to investigate the ways in which Latinx parents engage with their daughters’ STEM learning experiences how parents perceive their role and the school’s role in their daughter’s education. This study will be utilized to co-construct a counterspace for Latinx families to create a more inclusive and caring space at STEMinist Academy and inform a transformative STEM curriculum for Latinx middle school girls.

Authors

• Laura Peña, Georgia State University

• Natalie S. King, Georgia State University