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Americans Overwhelmingly Support Expanding High School Skilled Trades Classes But Access is Severely Limited
As artificial intelligence raises new questions about the future of work, a new national survey finds strong demand for the expansion of skilled trades education in U.S. public high schools, giving students earlier access to hands-on learning that can lead to meaningful careers in fields such as construction, welding, electrical, automotive technology, manufacturing, and other essential trades. The survey of…
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Toyota Drives Student Success With $80,000 Donation to Schools in Arizona and Georgia in Support of Music Education
Toyota announced today a donation of $80,000 to schools in Arizona and Georgia, providing them with the funds to support the schools’ existing music education programs. The benefitting schools include Chandler High School, in Chandler, Ariz., and Fulton County Schools (FCS), Benjamin Banneker High School and Tri-Cities High School in Atlanta, Ga A student event was hosted at Tri-Cities High…
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Amazon Funding Computer Science Education For All 154 Elementary Schools in Dallas Independent School District, Benefitting More Than 78,000 Students in Need
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 23, 2020– Amazon and Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) today announced that Amazon is funding computer science education and teacher professional development for every elementary school – 154 schools – in the school district, impacting more than 78,000 students. Amazon is working with BootUp, a nonprofit professional development provider specializing in elementary school education, to bring computer science to each school as part of…
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High School Esports League Launches Global Platform Generation Esports, Announces “Social Distancing Cup” Tournament and Fundraiser
KANSAS CITY, MO (April 8, 2020) – High School Esports League (HSEL), the largest competitive gaming organization serving high school students and teachers, has today announced Generation Esports — a new community-focused esports organization and tournament platform for competitors of all ages. To commemorate its launch, Generation Esports and a growing list of sponsors will host a free online charity tournament to support communities nationwide…
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Samsung Names 250 Classrooms as State Finalists in $2 Million* National STEM Contest
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – NOVEMBER 28, 2018 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the 250 state finalists in the 9th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest in which teachers and students have a chance to win a share of $2 million* in technology and school supplies. The nationwide competition challenges students in grades 6-12 to apply STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)…
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