BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE READINESS

October 5, 2020 October 5, 2020 By ACE-Ed

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BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE READINESS

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How does a magnificently diverse #STEM workforce sound to you? Ready to be part of the movement? Join @DiscoveryEd on Tuesday for a Diversity in STEM Discussion on this incredibly important topic. ace-ed.org/?p=64066 #ageofequity #STEMed #edpolicy

Webinar April 22, courtesy of our friends at @LexiaLearning & the @learningcounsel: Hear how thoughtful human response combined w/ professional-grade quality technology & simple user experience can accelerate student learning. ace-ed.org/?p=64060 #ageofequity #edequity

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Always an interesting conversation with Ian McCullough of @Turnitin, who views education & equity through the lens of academic integrity. ace-ed.org/?p=64011 #ageofequity #edequity @edutalkradio @maialee

Katrina Long Robinson, Independent Education Consultant & Vice Mayor of Westlake, FL & Christina Lambert, City Commissioner in West Palm Beach, FL, discuss gender equity in #K12 education. ace-ed.org/?p=64020 #ageofequity #edequity @edutalkradio @WPBChristina @KLongRobinson

“@DoloresHuerta has been a powerful voice for social justice for more than 50 years and we are honored to have her be a part of this series." — @mariaarmstrong7 of @ALASEDU about the 4/15 Linking Latina Leaders event #ageofequity #edequity @maialee #ELL ace-ed.org/?p=64022

Want some action steps to bring #ClimateJustice education to your school or district? @NicholeABerg of @PPSConnect & Kimberly Howard of @portlandgeneral describe the curriculum work in Portland, OR. ace-ed.org/?p=63959 #ageofequity #edequity @maialee #STEMed #edpolicy

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Listen as @NSPRA Executive Director @barbhuntercomm & @BrentwoodMoSD Director of Communications Sam Rayburn discuss strategies to improve school communication. ace-ed.org/?p=63922 #ageofequity #edequity

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Know a #PBL champion? Nominate them for @PBLWorks' 2021 PBL Champion Awards! ace-ed.org/?p=63988 #ageofequity #edequity @edutalkradio @maialee

Listen as Glendaliz Martinez, Director of Content & Implementation at @CurriculumAssoc, discusses culturally responsive teaching & the new Magnetic Reading tool. ace-ed.org/?p=63949 #ageofequity #edequity @edutalkradio @maialee

We join @NatlJumpStart in applauding @Discover, @DiscoveryEd & the @NASSP for creating the Pathway to Financial Success in Schools program, which teaches middle & high school students how to make good financial decisions. ace-ed.org/?p=63952 #ageofequity #afinlitfuture

The @Learning_Ally Spotlight on Dyslexia virtual conference brings together experts in the fields of #dyslexia, #literacy & #neuroscience to share research, strategies & insights for supporting students who struggle w/ reading. ace-ed.org/?p=63942 #ageofequity #edequity

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