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More High School Students Are Taking College Classes. But Not Everyone Gets the Chance.

ED Surge

But as dual enrollment grows across the country, access to the option is not distributed equally, according to a new report produced by nearly two dozen higher ed researchers and experts, with funding from the Joyce Foundation. It’s even popular across the political spectrum.

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

The Digital Library Revolution In the 21st century, in a world where people fight against the online taking of our lives, preferring digital information technology is a rebellion. They provide equal access to information, tearing down geographical and economic barriers that stood in the way of people worldwide.

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Top STEM Programs for Girls

Career in STEM

The National Center for Women and Information Technology ( [link] ). NCWIT is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women and girls in information technology. According to a United Nations study conducted in 14 countries, only 18% percent of science degrees earned are by women, compared with 37% by male students.

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Do Tech Companies Need To Step Up Their Accessibility Game?

The Innovative Educator

Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web Looking Back - Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 I n 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities.

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Maydm’s new internship program gives teens summer jobs in STEM fields

Maydm

“Through encouraging biohealth careers paths, especially for underrepresented youth, our industry is moving forward and addressing issues related to talent acquisition, as well as equality, diversity, and inclusion,” Johnson said in an email. Teens on the team. Photo by Ruthie Hauge. I wasn’t even out of high school,” Dossa said.

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Cyber security for the AI age

Futurum

By ensuring that digital information and resources are kept secure and confidential, the next generation of cyber security professionals will be responsible for keeping us safe from cyber threats. While it’s important to set goals, it’s equally vital to avoid them becoming rigid and unyielding. Balance aspirations and flexibility.

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From a Week of Computer Science to A Year of Possibilities

STEM Next

1) Stereotypes from the media and toy industry bias adults towards believing that technology is of greater interest to boys. 2) These stereotypes about girls’ interest in technology act as a barrier and negatively impact girls’ motivation and sense of belonging in computer science. Here are key takeaways from their work.