“We know that to prepare young people for successful lives, we have to make sure that they’re able to grow up in an environment that is conducive to their learning. That means that addressing issues of poverty are very important and that means access to careers, that means training, that means that there’s a pathway that they can see as a viable option. A STEM Hub is a way that we can say not only do we believe that this is the education you should receive, but this is how it plays out for you if you’re successful in this field.”
- Aaron Bass, CEO of EastSide Charter School