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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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100Kin10: The Role of Collaboration and Social Media in a STEM Vision

May 15, 2015

The Chicago Tribune highlights the collective effort by 100Kin10 partner organizations to increase the number of STEM teachers by 100,000.

Obama Working to Mobilize Outside Coalition of Groups to Promote White House Agenda

January 14, 2014

President Obama highlights 100Kin10 as a successful public/private partnership.

Who Says Math Has to Be Boring?

December 7, 2013

One of the biggest reasons for that lack of interest is that students have been turned off to the subjects as they move from kindergarten to high school.

Educating Americans for the 21st Century: How to Count to 100,000 STEM Teachers in 10 Years

April 13, 2013

Smithsonian Magazine interviewed Talia Milgrom-Elcott, 100Kin10’s Executive Director, on the history, objectives, and approaches of the 100Kin10 network.

Progress on Preparing More Undergraduates with STEM Degrees and Teaching Credentials

May 29, 2012

The White House reports that progress on the commitment to train 100,000 high-quality science, technology, engineering, and math teachers is well ahead of schedule.

Carnegie Launches Open-Source STEM Network

July 10, 2011

U.S. News & World Report features the recently-announced 100Kin10 initiative in a July 2011 article.

Beyond100K is fiscally sponsored by Tides Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Additional information regarding our fundraising disclosures can be found here.

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