News & Updates - Beyond100K

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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.

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.

Many Americans Think K-12 STEM Ed Lags Behind Peer Nations. They’re Half-Right

July 11, 2024

Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Executive Director and Founder of Beyond100K, is featured in a recent article providing valuable insights into the current state of STEM education and the efforts needed to enhance it.

Five Hopeful Trends For Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8, 2024

For this year's teacher appreciation week, our Founder and Executive Director, Talia Milgrom-Elcott shares what she's hearing from top educators in the country: that midst the challenges in education today, there's positive news emerging from classrooms.

Beyond100K Partners with STEMM Opportunity Alliance to Drive Solutions for STEM Teacher Shortage

May 6, 2024

Beyond100K announces groundbreaking collaboration with the STEMM Opportunity Alliance to enhance STEM education by addressing educator shortages and fostering diversity in the STEMM workforce.

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Multi-Sector Actions to Eliminate Systemic Barriers in STEMM

May 1, 2024

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is announces a new set of bold cross-sector actions that will help propel our nation toward a more STEMM ecosystem, highlighting Beyond100K as the anchor partner committed to addressing the K-12 STEMM teacher shortage in this effort.

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The Totality of Science Teachers: Solar Eclipse Special Episode

March 29, 2024

Our executive director and Founder, Talia Milgrom-Elcott, joins host Hayley Spira-Bauer and John Dedeaux Davis Jr. M.Ed, on the Learning Can't Wait podcast for a special solar eclipse episode and the the universe of STEM.

Would Teacher Salaries Get There Quicker If More Teachers Were Men?

March 9, 2024

Our founder and executive director explores the how changing teacher pay is rooted in changing perceptions of womens' work

Empowering Equity: STEM Education for Girls

March 4, 2024

Our Chief Program Officer Maya Garcia, joins Nikole Collins-Puri and podcast host Dr. Almitra Berry as they share actionable insights on ending STEM teacher shortages, promoting diversity, and fostering inclusive pedagogy in STEM education.

The 4 Education Trends That Will Define 2024

February 12, 2024

Our founder and executive director, Talia Milgrom-Elcott shares the four trends transforming the education landscape in 2024

2024 Trends Report: Trends and Predictions That Are Defining STEM in 2024

February 5, 2024

As we embark on this new year, we're taking a look at the trends from the year before and dive into the challenges, hopes, and opportunities shaping the STEM education landscape in 2024.

50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #4: Maya Morales Garcia – Championing STEM Education and Diversity

January 25, 2024

Our Chief Program Officer Maya Morales Garcia, discusses her inspiring journey, from community organizing to NASA, and her innovative approach to tackling the STEM teacher shortage with podcast host Demian Servín Hernández.

Imagine a STEM pathway where BIPOC girls belong, persist and thrive

November 13, 2023

Nikole Collins-Puri, CEO of Techbridge Girls (a Beyond100K partner), illustrates a world where BIPOC girls persist, thrive and belong in STEM and what it'll take to make that world a reality.

Lessons Learned for the Classrooms of the Future

October 25, 2023

Our founder and executive director, Talia Milgrom-Elcott shares the importance of human-to-human connection in the future in education.

Workplaces Do It, So Can Schools: Real-World Relevance Keeps Girls In STEM

October 11, 2023

Our Executive Director and Founder, Talia Milgrom-Elcott shares on how incorporating real-world relevance and impact keeps girls engaged in STEM.

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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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