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LEAP into Science: Engaging Diverse Community Partners in Science and Literacy

October 1, 2012 - September 30, 2015 | Public Programs
This project is a full-scale development project that builds upon a pilot program funded by the NSF in 2007 (LEAP into Science/Pilot), developed by The Franklin Institute (FI) in collaboration with The Free Library of Philadelphia. By connecting children’s literature and hands-on science activities in out-of-school settings, LEAP/Pilot has promoted student and family engagement in science and literacy in Philadelphia for over six years. In 2011, a cohort of ten national sites joined the initiative to pilot LEAP into Science resources in multiple out-of-school time contexts and within unique institutional partnerships. The 10 sites, consisting of 27 institutional partnerships representing a diverse group of organizations (museums, libraries, K-12 school districts, universities, and public media). Through continued collaboration in Philadelphia and with these national cohort sites, LEAP into Science: Engaging Diverse Community Partners in Science and Literacy is leveraging the relationships, experiences, and resources initiated in LEAP /Pilot to address the needs of new audiences, meet partners’ requests for enhanced professional development, and study the efficacy of this program in different out-of-school time structures and populations across the country. The result will be an adaptable program that more effectively reaches diverse audiences in science and literacy through community partners, as well as a stronger understanding of implementation for improved sustainability.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 1223730
Funding Amount: 815123

TEAM MEMBERS

  • The Franklin Institute Science Museum
    Contributor
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    Co-Principal Investigator
    University of Washington
  • Dale McCreedy Head SHot
    Principal Investigator
    Franklin Institute
  • Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM | Literacy
    Audience: Families | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Afterschool Programs | Summer and Extended Camps | Museum and Science Center Programs | Library Programs

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