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3 ways STEM learning supports the future of work

eSchool News

To succeed in college and the workplace, students require a solid foundation in STEM learning. In fact, between 2017 and 2027, the number of STEM jobs will grow 13 percent. Even positions in traditionally non-STEM fields ( estimated to grow by 9 percent ) will require some sort of technological knowledge.

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3 ways STEM learning speaks to the future of work

eSchool News

To succeed in college and the workplace, students require a solid foundation in STEM learning. In fact, between 2017 and 2027, the number of STEM jobs will grow 13 percent. Even positions in traditionally non-STEM fields ( estimated to grow by 9 percent ) will require some sort of technological knowledge.

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Can Mentorships Get More Girls Into STEM Subjects?

Edsurge

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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Don’t say there’s a lack of STEM talent in the South

The Hechinger Report

He created hundreds of desirable jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for black Alabamians. Foster’s legacy of leveraging black talent in the STEM fields cannot be overstated. Total STEM or business degrees. Percent STEM or business degrees. Institution. Total degrees. Tuskegee University.

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OPINION: Six ways to nurture high-aptitude math students in under-resourced schools

The Hechinger Report

Students from higher-income high schools graduate from college with majors in science, technology, engineering and math at twice the rate (16 percent) of those from low-income high schools (8 percent). One resource to explore is the American Mathematical Society, which curates a list of STEM programs across many grade levels.

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PBS to Present “Spotlight Education,” A Special Week of Programming Featuring Reports About America’s Students and New Models of Learning, September 12-17

EdNews Daily

A thought-provoking documentary about how families, educators and leaders in diverse rural communities are working to get their youngest children on track toward graduating from high school in 2027. 10:00 p.m. Presented in partnership with the WORLD Channel. . THE ADDRESS.

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Girls Who Code Founder Awarded McGraw Education Prize

Edsurge

It was clear to me that I wanted to focus on girls and on technology—because I felt like that's where the jobs and opportunities are. Technology is more a part of everything we do. When they get access to technology, they tend to ask: How can I use technology to make the world better? What changes are needed?

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