Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, February 1, 2023) 鈥� The 鈩� 鈥� the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders鈥痑nd anchored in schools by 鈥� presents a curated collection of no-cost content celebrating the careers of Black leaders in STEM for use during Black History Month and beyond. The collection of dynamic on-demand resources showcasing careers of Black professionals across an array of STEM industries and supports educators’ efforts to drive deeper student engagement by connecting classroom lessons to the real-world. 扒哥黑料 is the worldwide鈥疎dTech鈥痩eader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.听
Since its founding in 2019, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached more than 6 million students in its mission to support the next generation of diverse STEM solution-seekers. To continue in the mission of reaching 10 million students by 2025, the Coalition presents a robust array of career profiles featuring diverse leaders across various industries and job roles. Included in the curated collection are digital career profiles featuring leaders from Boeing, Capital Power, Chevron, Procter & Gamble, Sanofi, Stanley Black & Decker, and more. The career profiles also feature student activities and career preparatory materials that introduce students to the world of career planning. In addition, educator guides support teachers in integrating these resources into any lesson plan. Learn more .听听
鈥淚 love the resources from the STEM Careers Coalition for so many reasons, including the fact that they鈥檙e constantly updating, relevant to my students, and easy to use.听 Showing students that there are individuals just like them in these high-profile careers has never been easier,鈥� said Tamille Wilson, Fourth Grade Math and Science teacher at Cobb County Schools.
STEM Careers Coalition partners share a common goal of empowering educators to teach STEM effectively in the classroom with an intentional focus on racial and gender equity. Representing a range of industry sectors, the STEM Careers Coalition seeks to prepare 10 million students for the future of work by 2025 by providing equitable access to digital content and experiences that engage students in instruction, build foundational STEM knowledge, and develop the critical skills students need for college and career success. In 2022, the Coalition welcomed the following new members Charles River Laboratories, Cox, Inc., Nevada Gold Mines, and PepsiCo Foundation. View the complete list of STEM Career Coalition partners .听
鈥淩epresentation matters. Students need, and want, to see people like them in the careers of the future. The STEM Career Coalition intentionally highlights diverse leaders and perspectives as part of its broader effort to improve access to the STEM careers of the future,鈥� said Jackie Smalls, Vice President of Social Impact Coalitions at 扒哥黑料. 鈥淭his collection of curated content for Black History Month empowers educators to connect students to the real-world and is designed for grab-and-go use every day.鈥�听
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About STEM Careers Coalition
A coalition of industry partners are joining forces with 扒哥黑料 to impact the culture of STEM education in K 鈥� 12 schools nationwide. The all-new STEM Careers Coalition鈥檚鈩� mission is to empower educators to teach STEM effectively in the classroom, foster equity and access to quality education, and build the next generation of solution-seekers.听
About 扒哥黑料
扒哥黑料 is the worldwide鈥疎dTech鈥痩eader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools, 扒哥黑料 helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. 扒哥黑料 serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., 扒哥黑料 partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading鈥疎dTech鈥痵olutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at鈥�www.discoveryeducation.com.鈥�听
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