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MISSING THE MARK
A recent report from ACT finds that ramping up math and science high school graduation
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requirements is not a stand alone solution for increasing STEM college and career readiness. Programs like Project Lead the Way® and FIRST® Robotics create the kind of rigorous, project-based instruction, enrichment and student commitment that allow a broader cross-section of students to embrace and learn advanced concepts. Read the full story and complete report.
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President and CEO of Project Lead the Way, Vince Bertram, commends two local PLTW students for their innovation, persistence and entrepreneurial spirit in Huffington Post's The Risk is Worth the Reward.
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PLTW SUMMIT • 2014
Indianapolis, Indiana
November 2 - 5
Learning Together • Inspiring America
Teachers • Policymakers • Industry Leaders
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Education is Key
for Kansas City's economic future.
Businesses depend on a talented workforce to grow. The Kansas City region was recently selected to participate in the Lumina Foundation's community-based postsecondary attainment strategy. KC STEM Alliance is pleased to partner with Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) and other members of the Metro KC Higher Education Collaborative to build cross-sector relationships between industry, secondary and postsecondary schools that can dramatically increase the number of local residents with postsecondary credentials. See how Kansas City currently ranks and read more at kceconomy.com
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Because having a diverse team in any organization makes a difference, KC STEM Alliance is committed to bringing under-represented populations to our regional workforce through STEM education initiatives like these....
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The NSBE Jr program at UMKC offers pre-college and networking development for KC metro area high school students. Learn more at the kick-off event on Saturday, September 6th, 10:00 a.m. at Flarsheim Hall on the UMKC campus, contact William Leverette or visit UMKC NSBE.
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Perry Initiative
Outreach Workshop
October 11, 2014 @
UMKC School of Medicine. Registration deadline is 9/11/2014
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