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From K to Careers: How to Connect STEM Career Pathways at Every Grade
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST
Presented by Jackie Smalls, Vice President of Social Impact Coalitions, Discovery Education
Sponsored by Discovery Education STEM Careers Coalition
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Don’t miss the opportunity to explore Discovery Education’s growing library of career videos and free STEM activities with real-time instructional support from STEM education specialist Jackie Smalls. She introduces ways to pair these resources with thinking routines and problem-solving skills that highlight career connections in school.
Career-connected learning not only introduces complex problem-solving and creative-thinking skills but ultimately produces more well-rounded students and employees beyond K-12 classrooms. Career connections help ignite student curiosity and play an invaluable role in expanding students’ horizons and preparing them for success in the future.
The STEM Careers Coalition is an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations working to solve critical diversity gaps in the STEM professional workforce by providing teachers and students with equitable access to innovative, standards-aligned content and learning experiences. The Coalition aims to reach 10 million individuals with its STEM resources and career connections by 2025.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school leaders.
About the Presenter
Jackie Smalls is an experienced educational leader specialized in STEM education. She served as one of the writers who developed the Next Generation Science Standards based on the NRC’s Framework for K–12 Science Education. Jackie spent most of her teaching career in the primary grades for the Prince George’s County Public School System (PGCPS). She also served as an elementary science curriculum writer for the PGCPS Elementary Science Office.
Jackie was a STEM Administrator as part of the District of Columbia Public Schools Catalyst Project. She facilitated professional development and guided the development of thematic units for the implementation of project-based learning as part of integrated STEM instruction. Jackie has held various leadership roles with Discovery Education including Director of Professional Learning and Education Partnerships. Prior to becoming a teacher, she served in the United States Army as an Environmental Science Officer. Jackie received a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction from Loyola University of Maryland.
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The STEM Careers Coalition bridges industry and classrooms at an unprecedented scale, empowering students of every background to turn fundamental STEM skills into meaningful careers in a highly in-demand field. We believe that a diverse and inclusive STEM workforce is key to pioneering the next generation of innovation solutions.
Discovery Education has partnered with like-minded industry leaders who are passionate about elevating the STEM conversation in communities nationwide. Our unique partnerships with a diverse range of world-class brands provide the dynamic and authentic insights necessary to connect today’s students to the global careers of tomorrow.
