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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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Networked Impact: This Is Not Your Grandfather’s Coalition

October 11, 2016

The 100Kin10 effort to increase the number of STEM teachers in America’s classrooms offers insights into an emerging model for social change.

POTUS Praise for Teachers

May 2, 2016

POLITICO features President Obama’s announcement and 100Kin10 in its Morning Education tipsheet.

President Obama Announces 100Kin10 Has Commitments To The Full 100,000 New STEM Teacher Goal

May 2, 2016

Five years in, 100Kin10 partners are on track to train 100,000 new excellent STEM teachers by 2021, achieving a major milestone in the President’s ambitious goal.

Answering the Call: How 100Kin10 Is Working to Add STEM Teachers to America’s Classrooms

April 12, 2016

Wanted: 100,000 New STEM Teachers

November 11, 2015

CNNMoney highlights 100Kin10 partners’ efforts to fill the gap of STEM teachers in American schools.

If the STEM Funding Push Has a Headquarters, It’s This Organization

September 28, 2015

Inside Philanthropy highlights 100Kin10’s unique approach to connecting funders with partner organization proposals.

Arne Duncan: Where California Schools Need to Put Their Money

August 16, 2015

Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan cites 100Kin10’s work to help address the STEM gap in the United States.

Bill Clinton on How Entrepreneurs Can Transform the Country

August 14, 2015

In an interview with Inc. Magazine, President Clinton leads off with a description of 100Kin10 as a marquee example of how “diverse partnerships make better decisions on new problems and challenges.”

Educating the Next Generation of Innovators and Problem-Solvers

June 18, 2015

100Kin10’s Talia Milgrom-Elcott's Education Career and News op-ed discusses the increase in demand for STEM professionals and the global need for more capable and more diverse problem solvers.

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