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Design Principles

The Bay Area STEM Ecosystem strives to:

• Keep the learner at the center of the work by meeting them where they are. Allow for trial, error, and iteration in program design.

• Embrace multiculturalism and diversity as an asset for STEM learning.

• Use a cross-sector approach to engage community members who can help bring relevant STEM learning opportunities for learners, educators and all interested collaborative partners.

• Enable all learners to achieve STEM literacy through access of a broad array of career pathways.

• Recognize that learning can occur anywhere, both in and out of school.

• Strive for equitable access to dynamic, innovative technology tools and resources for effective STEM learning.

• Enable each partner to contribute their unique expertise and support to a learner-centered STEM ecosystem.

• Cultivate leadership skills in youth that will sustain the Bay Area’s preeminence as a global competitor and a place of STEM innovation.