PAST Microschools integrate personalized, community-focused learning environments, tailored to address STEM education challenges. Partnering with community, academic, and industry stakeholders, we customize programs to meet student needs.
The PAST Foundation Innovation Lab is integral to each Microschool’s framework, operating for over a decade and impacting hundreds of students from underrepresented backgrounds. Through this lab, students have immersive, hands-on learning experiences, personalized mentorship, and invaluable exposure to real-world applications in STEM.
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Microschools Powered by PAST
Early IT Microschool
The Early IT Microschool powered by the PAST Foundation and in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati offers a pioneering educational pathway for students in grades 9–12. This program is specifically designed to empower economically disadvantaged, traditionally underserved, and first-generation college-bound students with a strong interest in STEM, particularly in information technology (IT) and related fields.
Since its inception in 2018, the Early IT program has graduated over 20 students with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Cincinnati. These graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in IT and related fields, equipped with both academic credentials and practical experience gained through the program's unique educational model.
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Microschools are innovative educational environments rooted in personalized learning and close teacher-student relationships. At the PAST Foundation, we leverage this model to revolutionize STEM education, particularly for students in underserved communities. Our approach integrates anthropology and STEM to deliver culturally relevant educational experiences.
PAST Foundation is transforming STEM Education through Microschools
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Interested in bringing a Microschool to your district or school? Our program prioritizes inclusivity and equity, bridging STEM opportunity gaps. We collaborate closely with districts to recruit and support participants, offering summer boot camps to prepare students for Microschool coursework.