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Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

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The senior at Washington state’s Toppenish High School first considered the career after he joined a STEM group in middle school. In a ninth grade class, he researched the earning potential for a STEM degree (“so much more money”) and the demand for mechanical engineers (“exploding”).

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Can Mentorships Get More Girls Into STEM Subjects?

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As a teen, Khan taught herself Photoshop and is now focused on helping girls follow her lead and create successful STEM pathways for themselves as a mentor for ListoAmerica , part of the Clubhouse Network , which provides after school mentoring opportunities in underserved communities.

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Simple & Standout Back-to-School Bulletin Board Ideas

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laura White (@lovegrowslearning) Plant the seeds of nurturing a growth mindset Growth and learning are the name of the game when back-to-school season kicks off. These bulletin board ideas are just what you need to level up your space in a counseling office, library nook, or calming corner.

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Why Do Underrepresented Students Struggle to Get the Math They Need for College?

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That means that without knowing it, many underrepresented high school students may be further disadvantaged if they want to pursue a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) career. For example: Public schools are less likely to have college counselors. And the quality of the advice students get varies.

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43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

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Vrain Valley School District Career-connected learning will become more important than ever. The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. Thus, preparing the next generation of STEM-literate citizens has never been more critical.

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37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

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Looking ahead, it is important for educators to help students develop 21st century skills, especially as more industries need STEM-focused employees. I think administrators at more schools across the county will lean into non-traditional supports for students including mentoring, behavioral counseling and socialization exercises for students.

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School Leaders Share the Best Ways to Get Your Product into Their Districts

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After a chance meeting with Rob Warren of Curriculum Associates, Ray, the founder of the consultancy K20Connect and former executive director of learning technology for Nashville public schools, took him along to visit Stratford STEM Magnet School Lower Campus, a middle school in Nashville that was failing at the time.