Conference Presentation: It Takes A Village: Bringing Multicultural Funds of Knowledge into the Science Classroom

“It Takes A Village: Bringing Multicultural Funds of Knowledge into the Science Classroom“
Event: NSTA 2026 Conference
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2026 | 10:40 AM
Session Format: Presentation

Location: Platinum Ballroom 3
Presenters:

     Brittany York (Center for Applied Linguistics)

Description:

This session will present theoretical viewpoints and research, including the federally-funded M2-Si grant, that illuminate the value within funds of knowledge and how those perspectives lead to higher quality science. Researchers will share how their rigorous revision process infused students’ assets and families’ funds of knowledge into formative assessment activities. They will grant access to formative assessments and other materials for the science classroom that bolster students’ assets and involve their families along with preliminary findings. They will walk attendees through strategies that engage students’ voices and experiences, assessment materials and activities that can be shared with families, and resources to support bringing funds of knowledge into the science classroom.