LYNN — A new afterschool program to teach students science, technology, engineering, art and math will begin in the city in early 2024.
The new pilot program was created as part of a three-year partnership between Boston Children’s Museum and National Grid, which has committed $500,000 to the program. There are also plans to expand the program to other gateway cities in Massachusetts.
“These STEAM activities provide opportunities for hands-on, open-ended explorations that ignite imaginations,” President & CEO of Boston Children’s Carole Charnow said. “The Museum is grateful for funding from National Grid that allows us to foster deeper connections with parents, guardians, neighborhoods, and communities.”
The initiative will provide educators with professional development opportunities, stipends, and museum-led assistance in creating hands-on STEAM learning opportunities for the children they serve.
“Science, technology, engineering, and math are at the core of what we do every day at National Grid…A STEAM education is critical to developing innovative and creative leaders of tomorrow,” Melisssa Lavinson, head of Corporate Affairs for National Grid New England, said. “We are committed to ensuring communities throughout the Commonwealth have access to these learning opportunities.”
Mayor Jared Nicholson said he was thankful for the support from National Grid and Boston Children’s Museum and said he was excited that the city was selected to host the pilot program,
“We are honored to be selected as the city to pilot this program,” Mayor Jared Nicholson said. “We are excited for our students to be taking part in these amazing learning opportunities that will help propel them forward and inspire them to become life-long learners.”
