About STEAM Urban

STEAM URBAN stands at the forefront of educational transformation, dedicated to reshaping the learning landscape for urban students in Black and Brown communities. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we integrate the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) with Expressive Arts, creating a unique and impactful educational experience. Our mission is rooted in the belief that education is not just a pathway to knowledge but a foundational pillar of social justice and community empowerment.

What we do

STEAM URBAN programming is affordable, consistent, accessible, available year-round, and led by dedicated Radical Educators. Our programming educates students on the endless possibilities they have for their futures, gives them a voice and platform to be valued and protected, and provides a creative and innovative approach to virtual and in-person learning.

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Our Framework

S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) is an educational framework that integrates art and design into learning, increases the happiness and well-being of students, adds to students problem-solving skills, creativity and innovation, and is customizable for ALL students! Social/Emotional healing modalities are important because they use the arts as a basis for discovery and change. We approach Education from a Community-based learning model to reframe how learning looks on a holistic lense.

Our Values

Education Is Social Justice

Education Is A Civil Rights Issue

Educational Justice = Equity, Quality, Access

Programming For All Ages

Our programming for all ages creates an opportunity for meaningful common dialogue among different age groups & generations. #LetsTalk!

Radical Educators

All our workshops are developed, produced, and facilitated by STEAM URBAN Radical Educators.

A Radical Educator at STEAM URBAN is a visionary leader and lifelong learner who approaches their work with love, intentionality, and a deep commitment to justice. They grasp the root causes of systemic inequities and use that awareness to cultivate anti-racist mindsets and practices within themselves and their communities.

Radical educators see teaching, mentoring, caretaking, and parenting as revolutionary acts, shaping these practices through a lens of equity, empowerment, and cultural pride. By integrating S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) with Expressive Arts, they transform traditional education into a tool for liberation, healing, and innovation.

These educators nurture spaces where students, families, and communities feel valued, seen, and inspired to thrive. They work collaboratively to dismantle oppressive structures, honor the lived experiences of Black and Brown youth, and foster a culture of collective growth and resilience. In doing so, Radical Educators amplify the power of education as a catalyst for social justice and transformative change.
Representation Matters because we only can learn what we are taught/shown, to see others who look like us achieve things gives us the motivation and surety to try those new things.