kindergarten to industry (k2i) academy
Breaking down systemic barriers to foster meaningful change in STEM education
At k2i, we envision a future where every student has exposure and access to consider STEM as a viable and rewarding career path.
By uniting school boards, educational leaders, industry leaders, and community organizations, we are breaking down barriers and creating innovative solutions to ensure equitable access to STEM education.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, it is more urgent than ever to equip everyone with essential STEM skills to navigate and thrive in the future. Together, we are transforming learning environments and inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals and global citizens.
We dream alongside our partners and collaborators. Together, we seek opportunities to address systemic challenges in education.
k2i Inclusive Design Framework
The k2i Inclusive Design Framework is an approach to designing and implementing programs that are equity-focused and creates opportunity for system change in education. The framework uses a human-centered approach that integrates both programmatic and operational design.
k2i academy Inclusive Design Framework 1.0
Take a look at the k2i academy Inclusive Design Framework Tool! We are working with collaborators to create disruptive change. Learn more about how we are using this framework.
Links to papers:
k2i academy: An Innovative Ecosystem Addressing System Barriers in STEM from Kindergarten to Industry
Lisa Cole, Jane Goodyer, Vanessa Ironside
Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
Undergraduate Mentors’ Perspectives on Equity Oriented STEM Outreach
Callum C. J. Sutherland, Aida Mohammadi, and Jeffrey Harris
Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
Research and Publications
Engineering and Design Approach to Building More Equitable Science Curricula: Challenges, Opportunities, and Cautions
The k2i academy teams up with Dr. Sarah Barrett, Faculty of Education, York University to present at Congress 2023. Together, an innovative approach to teacher resource development was shared, “Engineering and Design Approach to Building More Equitable Science Curricula: Challenges, Opportunities, and Cautions”.