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Practical Strategies and Insights from Highly Effective Educators 

Learn what’s working in today's classrooms from highly effective STEM educators. These posts offer practical, effective strategies that others can apply right away to support student learning and improve their outcomes.

In Their Words: Student Reflections On What Matters Most

Students and recent graduates share honest, heartfelt stories about the teachers, moments, and environments that shaped their learning. Their voices highlight what truly makes or has made a difference in their learning and academic growth, one experience at a time. 

CTE Leadership: Tough Issues and Answers From the Field

Experts from the field confront difficult truths faced by today's CTE educators as they navigate the shared complex challenges. These reflections tackle the tough topics with honesty, clarity, and practical advice.

Beyond the STEM/CTE Classroom: Access, Policy, and Mindset

Dives into the underlying systems, beliefs, and structures that shape educational decisions. This gives us space to explore broader themes that influence  long held educational assumptions and impact student outcomes.

Workforce Voices : What Today's Employers Want You to Know (Coming soon!)

Business and industry professionals share what they’re seeing in today's workforce related to STEM skills shortages, human-centric competencies, and the challenging transition between school and career entry for students. What does it mean to be "job ready" and how has that phrase changed over time? How can educators better collaborate to ensure students, businesses, and communities thrive? Effective programs and practices are shared.