This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award of $169,035 to Western Washington University (WWU) aims to enhance racial equity in STEM teacher preparation. The project will: (1) identify community assets and barriers to recruiting STEM teacher candidates from underrepresented populations; (2) develop strategies for preparing STEM teachers to use culturally sustaining pedagogies; and (3) advance understanding of how universities can partner with marginalized communities to support STEM teacher preparation. This 3-year collaborative research project employs a multiple case study design across urban, suburban, and rural settings to understand contextual factors influencing STEM teacher diversity efforts. Anticipated outcomes include new recruitment/retention models, revised curricula to integrate culturally sustaining practices, and equity-minded policies to guide teacher education programs.
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