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Pell Grants for Short-Term Programs Would Help Students at My Community College

ED Surge

House of Representatives Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development. According to the Community College Research Center , federal Pell Grants currently can only be used for programs totaling at least 600 hours over 15 weeks.

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Child Care Providers Deserve More Than Thanks. They Need Action.

ED Surge

While some of these providers, known as family child care providers, hold child care licenses and operate as small businesses, the vast majority are family members and neighbors who offer care to support members of their community. million children ages 0-5 in a home setting. Think: a child’s aunt or retired grandmother.

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Kids Loved Our Tasty Middle School Elective

Middle Web

Students cheered and lined up at the ice cream cart for a scoop – a product of collaboration, market research, and community partnerships. Middle school teacher leader Jeny Randall shares the story of a successful business elective. “And the winner is… Moose on the Loose!”

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Nurturing the Entrepreneurial Spirit with STEAM

PCS Edventures

Entrepreneurship continues to be on the rise as small businesses now make up nearly half of the US workforce (Stahl, 2022). It’s not just about preparing them to start their own small businesses. Instead, they consider how researchers use observation skills to find such answers.

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Beyond the Pink: A STEM Gift Guide for Girls

STEM Next

We encourage you to support the small businesses and STEM institutions in your community. You will learn about the latest research, resources, and new toys to support STEM play with young girls (and all young children). Here are 10 ideas that support girls’ creativity and confidence in STEM and expand their options.

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How can we improve food safety across the world?

Futurum

Which food groups has Wei been researching for foodborne pathogens? So far, Wei’s research suggests that combining chlorinated water wash with power ultrasound technology can reduce the number of bacterial pathogens on the surfaces of fresh produce by more than 10 times. Where might Wei’s research go next?

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Fabulous and fashionable: how the FAB Lab is encouraging fashion entrepreneurs

Futurum

“In addition to the difficulties that come with running a business, they often face unique challenges, due to racism and gender bias, that can get in the way of their success.” While current trends indicate there is a rise in entrepreneurship among people of colour, minorities still make up just 15% of small business owners in the US.