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We empower our grantees by asking them to earn admission and secure some initial aid or scholarship before we provide gap funding. We believe in fostering a culture of self-sufficiency and dedication, ensuring that our support maximizes their potential for sustainability in their endeavors. Our approach encourages self-reliance in students and cultivates valuable life skills. This unique system fosters their commitment and effort enhancing their academic and professional prospects while inspiring others within their communities.
What is the primary issue area that your application will impact?
K-12 STEAM education
In what stage of innovation is this project, program, or initiative?
Expand existing project, program, or initiative (expanding and continuing ongoing, successful work)
What is your understanding of the issue that you are seeking to address?
LA County families
Describe the project, program, or initiative this grant will support to address the issue.
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education plays a pivotal role in bridging religious faith into the modern era by fostering critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and interdisciplinary connections. Integrating STEAM disciplines within religious education encourages students to explore the natural world through scientific inquiry while maintaining reverence for theological teachings. This approach helps reconcile faith with scientific advancements, demonstrating compatibility between religious beliefs and empirical evidence. Moreover, STEAM education equips students with skills necessary for addressing contemporary challenges, such as ethical dilemmas in technology and environmental sustainability, guided by moral principles rooted in religious teachings. By embracing STEAM, religious-based institutions demonstrate adaptability and relevance in preparing students to navigate a complex, technology-driven world while reinforcing the enduring values and teachings of their faith. This integration not only enriches educational experiences but also strengthens the connection between religious faith and contemporary societal issues, fostering a dynamic understanding that resonates with modern perspectives and challenges.
Describe how Los Angeles County will be different if your work is successful.
STEAM participation at Catholic high schools can lead to a more skilled and diverse workforce in Los Angeles County. One with a new perspective on technology and morality. Students graduating from these programs will possess advanced technical competencies, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving abilities. By encouraging creativity, experimentation, and interdisciplinary learning, Catholic high schools can nurture a new generation of innovators who are equipped to develop cutting-edge technologies solutions. This influx of innovative ideas and ventures can contribute to the flourishing of entrepreneurial ecosystems within Los Angeles County. Religion has been resistant to change. With a new emphasis on STEAM combined with basic human morality we can foster a new generation of socially conscious innovators. This collaborative effort between educational institutions and the community can pave the way for a brighter future, where innovation thrives and opportunities abound.
What evidence do you have that this project, program, or initiative is or will be successful, and how will you define and measure success?
We measure our impact by matriculation through high school and acceptance to college so far.,
Approximately how many people will be impacted by this project, program, or initiative?
Direct Impact: 10.0
Indirect Impact: 50.0