BranchOut!

BranchOut!, a 21st Century Multicultural STEM Education Project, aims to promote STEM education and close achievement gaps by promoting cultural understanding and civic engagement. As a youth community outreach program, we work to connect communities by promoting a passion for learning as well as establishing a place for collaboration, support, and inspiration.

The program began in 2016 with 20 high school students from the DC area who served as mentors at the DC International Charter School.  Since then, we have expanded to include 600 students volunteers coming from 4 different states serving 14 locations/organizations, including FCPS, MCPS, HCPSS, Patrick Henry Family Shelter, and the James Lee Community Center.

The program is continuing to grow with support from members of Congress and prominent school board officials. Through our student leadership program, we hope to create a diverse future in STEAM education!