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- Chicago schools are working to boost girls' STEM study
Chicago area high schools are working to build on the successes Title IX brought about for females in sports and extend them into the subjects of science, technology, engineering and math. Males continue to outperform females in math and science, and educators are looking to close the gap by providing more female role models in the subject areas and encouraging participation in programs like GEMS, Girls in Engineering, Math and Science, from elementary school onward. Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Ill.)
(9/10)
- Solid math skills are essential for students interested in aviation
Anyone interested in a career in aviation maintenance should take as much math as possible, says Jon Byrd, director of the aviation program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. "It's all about math," Byrd told members of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce. Byrd also noted that aviation certification is in demand and 100% of students who complete his program are placed in the field. Rome News-Tribune (Ga.)
(9/15)
- N.Y. academy goes hands-on to engage students in math, science
Students enrolled in a new career and technical academy in New Hartford, N.Y., are learning about math and science through hand-on activities, such as building and launching air-powered rockets. "We have research that says the biggest reason kids don't do well in school is lack of engagement," said David Stayton, the school's principal of career and technical education. "(These students are) not just sitting in a classroom, they’re learning hands on." Observer-Dispatch (Utica, N.Y.)
(9/16)
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- San Antonio entrepreneurs create 'coworking' space to teach tech
Realizing the best education often happens through peer-to-peer collaboration, Graham Weston and Nick Longo started Geekdom, a "coworking" space for adults and youth in the San Antonio area. In exchange for inexpensive rent, individuals who join Geekdom agree to offer one hour per week of training to other members, and many have signed on to help teach technology skills to students in middle school and beyond. Fast Company online
(9/11)
- Tips for making the most of your internship
Forbes contributor Alexander Taub shares five important pieces of advice for students seeking or taking part in internships. The first objective is to secure the internship by networking and promoting yourself with a good digital image, he writes. Forbes
(9/13)
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- More students are turning to community colleges for skills, training
About 4 million more students were enrolled in community colleges in 2011 than the year before, and the trend may not be slowing down. Community colleges allow students to finish school in less time with less debt, and they offer programs that can help students get jobs in high-demand sectors, such as science, technology, engineering and math. Patch.com
(9/13)
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