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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.

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.

There’s Already a Solution to the STEM Crisis: It’s in High Schools

April 17, 2024

In this Op Ed, Beyond100K and XQ share hopes for how high schools can solve the STEM crisis. The solution? Instilling our teens with joy, rigor, and a sense of belonging to prepare them for the future, whether that’s STEM or any other pursuit.

The Path Of Totality: Tools & Resources And A Reason To Look Up

April 6, 2024

Our founder and executive director, Talia Milgrom-Elcott shares resources for viewing the April 8th solar eclipse and discusses the collective hopes that this event reinfuses awe in STEM learning for students.

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.

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Ending the STEM Teacher Shortage

September 15, 2023

In her blog post for the STEMM Opportunity Alliance, our founder and executive director of Talia Milgrom-Elcott, writes about ending the STEM teacher shortage and stresses the importance of showing students throughout the country that they belong in STEM.

Are Teacher Shortages Turning Around? The Surprising Answer Is Yes

September 13, 2023

Are teacher shortages turning around? In this article, our Executive Director and Founder Talia Milgrom-Elcott explores the current status of teacher shortages in the country, and how teacher prep programs are contributing to turning the tide.

Impact at Scale: Collaborating for a Thriving STEM Teacher Workforce

September 11, 2023

Our Chief Program Officer, Maya Garcia joins Dr. Katey Arrington and Dr. Brian Buckhalter on NCSM's Learning with Leaders: We Are ALL Math People series podcast to discuss the challenges we face in addressing the STEM teacher shortage and how can we work together to co-develop and implement solutions.

After Historic Declines in Math Scores, Schools Look to Bolster Summer Programs to Help Kids Catch Up

June 15, 2023

The 74 features our executive director and founder, Talia Milgrom-Elcott as she shares insights on how summer programs are helping shorten the gap in math learning.

Why There’s a Special Education and STEM Teacher Shortage and What Can Be Done

May 11, 2023

ABC News quotes our Chief External Officer, Amber Hamilton, in their most recent article by Arthur Jones II around the challenges facing the STEM teacher shortage and what is being done about it.

How Can We Train and Retain America’s STEM Educators?

May 10, 2023

U.S. ED Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten and our Executive Director and Founder Talia Milgrom-Elcott join What I Want to Know, with Kevin P. Chavous: 101 to discuss how can we train and retain America’s STEM educators.

This Teacher Appreciation Week, Give Teachers Something They Really Want

May 9, 2023

In years past, you may have sent teachers flowers, a candle, or a card for Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, the American Teacher Act is offering teachers what they really want: a livable salary.

Students Have Climate Anxiety. Here’s What Educators Need to Be Able to Help Them

April 12, 2023

Our Chief Program Officer, Maya Morales Garcia, and Judy Braus share insights on 3 important steps to prepare young people for a changing world.

Equity Builder or Racial Barrier: Debate Rages Over Role of 8th-Grade Algebra

February 16, 2023

The74 features an article quoting our Executive Director, Talia on the relationship between math and access to STEM careers.

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