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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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.

Just In! 4 Trends Shaping #STEM Education

January 26, 2023

Our Executive Director, Talia, shares the top trends facing STEM education in 2023

2023 Trends Report: Trends and Predictions That Are Defining STEM in 2023

January 25, 2023

As we kick off 2023, we reflect on what we've learned the year before, and predict the trends that will shape the year ahead.

The Riveter Predicts: What’s Next In 2023?

January 5, 2023

The Riveter quotes our Executive Director, Talia, in their most recent article by Rachel Sklar.

Excellence and the Israeli Spirit: How a Decade of Philanthropy Can Make a Difference in Education and Beyond

January 5, 2023

A conversation featuring our Executive Director, Talia on the reason, "You Need a Collective to Impact a Child's Education"

OpenAI Could Write This Article, But Only We Can Diversify Tech

December 21, 2022

Our Executive Director, Talia, shares that achieving diversity in tech won't happen unless we work towards building it.

Help Us Welcome Our New Chief Program Officer

December 6, 2022

Today we’re thrilled to announce that Maya Morales Garcia has joined Beyond100K as our Chief Program Officer.

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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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