Connecting formal and informal science learning through school-community partnerships

January 1st, 2015 | RESEARCH

To improve science education for culturally and linguistically diverse students, schools and communities can create “mutual benefit partnerships” to identify and address local problems. Through the example of the Chicago River Project, Bouillion and Gomez illustrate how such partnerships can connect formal learning contexts with the rich ways communities experience science outside of school.

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Jean Ryoo, Author, Exploratorium

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Access and Inclusion: English Language Learners | Ethnic | Racial
Audience: Educators | Teachers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Art | music | theater | Education and learning science | Life science
Resource Type: Research Brief | Research Products
Environment Type: Community Outreach Programs | Informal | Formal Connections | K-12 Programs | Park | Outdoor | Garden Programs | Public Programs