Mathnasium and the National PTA STEM initiative

Jul 19, 2016 | South Beaverton

Families will be able to participate in about 100,000 hands-on STEM activities that will be offered in schools and homes across the country through a new initiative.

The National Parent Teacher Association is joining with Mathnasium, a math-only learning center franchise, to provide science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) experiences. The free activities will take place both in schools and homes nationwide.

The National PTA started its STEM education and family-engagement initiative in fall 2015 with funding from the Bayer USA Foundation. Earlier this month, the PTA announced that it was partnering with Mathnasium to deliver the math-specific activities. ...