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We are passionate about our mission and we’re excited to share all the great work we and our partners are doing to achieve it. Keep tabs on this space to stay up-to-date on the latest Beyond100K happenings and announcements.

Driving Impact, Innovation, and Belonging: Beyond100K’s 2024 in Review

December 20, 2024

2024 was a year of bold strides and transformative collaborations at Beyond100K. Dive into our Year in Review to discover how our network is tackling the STEM teacher shortage, centering equity and belonging, and building momentum toward preparing 150,000 diverse STEM teachers by 2032.

Why Optimism Is Your Superpower (And How To Unlock It In 5 Easy Steps)

December 17, 2024

In her latest article, our executive director and founder Talia, offers five actionable strategies to cultivate optimism, building on her exploration of how a shift from “what’s holding us back” to “what’s possible” can transform lives.

Beyond100K Expands: 41 New Partners Join the Mission to Transform STEM Education

December 10, 2024

Beyond100K welcomes 41 new partners committed to diversifying STEM education and tackling the STEM teacher shortage nationwide.

Top STEM Toys Of 2024: Unique Gift Ideas For Every Curious Kid

December 9, 2024

Looking for STEM-inspired holiday gifts? Our founder, Talia Milgrom-Elcott, shares her favorite picks—from coding robots to magical books—that spark joy, learning, and curiosity for kids of all ages.

Beyond100K Summit 2024 to Address ‘Belonging is the Root’ in Education Transformation

October 1, 2024

Hosted by the UTeach Institute and the Charles A. Dana Center on the University of Texas at Austin campus, the Summit will convene leaders to reimagine equitable education.

Advancing Teacher Workforce Data: A Call for Innovative Solutions

August 28, 2024

Beyond100K and the U.S. Department of Education are seeking innovative solutions to improve teacher workforce data systems, a crucial step in addressing the STEM teacher shortage and ensuring equitable access to quality education.

Looking For A Solve For 2024’s Craziness? Try Optimism.

July 30, 2024

Optimism keeps you healthier, helps you heal faster, and lowers anxiety. It's not an innate disposition; it's a set of practices we can choose and learn. Discover how choosing optimism and focusing on what we can we do leads to powerful change.

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Answering a President’s Call to Action for STEM Recruitment

October 12, 2017

HuffPost features an interview with 100Kin10 Co-Founder and Executive Director Talia Milgrom-Elcott on 100Kin10’s journey as a network.

A STEM Funder’s Latest Cause: Bringing More Experimentation to Classrooms

September 6, 2017

Inside Philanthropy features a piece on 100Kin10’s Empowering Teacher Experimentation Grant.

The Untold Story Behind the Quest to Train 100,000 STEM Teachers

August 26, 2017

Inc. features a piece on 100Kin10’s unique model and the power of networks to solve tough problems

Read 100Kin10’s 2016 Annual Report

July 10, 2017

100K by 2021? With the support of our 280 partners across the country, we’re on track.

A Partnership Expanding STEM Education That Serves as a “Metaphor for How the World Should Work”

May 4, 2017

100Kin10 recently celebrated six years of their life-changing work at their annual partner summit.

Why It’s Vital For Our Children To See Their Teachers Standing Up For Science

April 21, 2017

100Kin10 Founder and Executive Director Talia Milgrom-Elcott encourages teachers to march in the March for Science to model the real-world education our children deserve.

STEM Education Will Carry Our Children in Tomorrow’s Economy

April 5, 2017

NSTA Executive Director David Evans and 100Kin10 Executive Director Talia Milgrom-Elcott co-author a piece on the opportunity ESSA provides to ensure high-quality STEM learning for all students, preparing them for tomorrow’s economy and workforce.

Turning the Mirror Around: 100Kin10 Reflects on Trends in STEM and Teaching

January 10, 2017

Our work has always been informed by an ongoing analysis of local, regional, and national trends and opportunities, but we’ve never before shared them publicly until now.

Science Test Scores Show Mixed Results

October 27, 2016

In a piece on the latest scores from the Nation’s Report Card, The Wall Street Journal highlights the work of 100Kin10 as having contributed to the progress that has been made, though much work remains to be done.

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Beyond100K (The Starfish Institute) is fiscally sponsored by Tides Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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