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

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million high school students take college courses each year. 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. Dual-enrollment programs help nearly 1.4

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education

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Further, we will examine how libraries and schooling have always been connected and how important they are in shaping people’s paths and changing lives. The Emergence of E-Books in College Education Traditional textbooks are the foundation of a student’s academic life but have limitations.

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Top STEM Programs for Girls

Career in STEM

From after-school programs to online communities to access to scholarships, there are plenty of sources to help girls of all ages get the support and inspiration they need to succeed in science and STEM. Not only does Techbridge offer after-school programs in California, Seattle and D.C.,

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From a Week of Computer Science to A Year of Possibilities

STEM Next

Deaf Kids Code facilitated a project-based learning opportunity in a deaf program in Chicago Public schools hosted by Cook Biotech. We love these bright spots and can’t wait to see them take hold and flourish in schools, out-of-school programs, and homes. Many youth experience their Hour of Code at school.

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

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But she won’t be in the job long: In September, the 16-year-old will head back to Madison Memorial High School for her junior year. Through the new internships, high school students who have previously completed an immersive training through Maydm put their skills to work at major local companies. Teens on the team.

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Leading Through Innovation: Celebrating Black STEM Leaders

STEM Education Guide

schools today strive to diversify their curricula year-round, the month of February provides a targeted opportunity to look more deeply at Black heroes, past and present. Carver’s work supporting local agriculture arose from the perfect blend of real-life experience in farm work and management, as well as years of focused schooling.

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Cyber security for the AI age

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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. I decided to study cyber security and privacy at graduate school. Embrace the rapidly changing technological landscape.