This is a team of 10 motivated Latinas, 6th, 7th, 8th and 10th grade girls that strive to improve their schools' cultural pride through the awareness of the accomplishments of other Latinos/Hispanics/Minorities, especially those in STEAM careers. Latina and Black women held only 1% and 3% of STEM jobs in 2015. We would like to change that by improving student awareness. Only when they, themselves know where they come from, they can get a better idea of where they would like to go and strive for their goals.
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/ STEAM Awareness
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We are a title I STEAM Magnet in the heart of the Harbor Area, that has really improved their test scores in the past few years, comprised primarily of Hispanic students (94.2%). Our scores have incrementally increased since 2004 even though 83% of the students are eligible for free lunch and reduced payments.
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