Education

Starting STEM Young – Why STEM Exposure in Early Education is Key

The importance of quality STEM education has been on the rise in schools and after-school programs across the country. This is likely due to the rapidly changing world and the increase in STEM jobs that is happening currently and is projected to happen in the coming years. STEM occupations have grown by 79 percent since…

Education

Free computer science program brings STEM education to underserved Philadelphia students

Introduction  STEM jobs are rising faster than in any other field. It’s estimated that 3.5 million jobs will need to be filled by 2025. Aside from demand, STEM jobs also have a higher median hourly pay and yearly salary.  With this in mind, Chris Avery, Vice President of Programs at Steppingstone Scholars, is finding ways…

Education

Kamala Harris: Why STEM is a Necessity

Introduction Vice President Kamala Harris is the highest-ranking female in United States history and the first African American and Asian American vice president. She was also the first graduate of a Historically Black College and University to become vice president. Her ‘firsts’ have made her an inspiration to young women and people of color everywhere. …

Education

Funding Education

In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. This was created in order to combat the negative effects of the coronavirus on schools across the country. The act established the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) that allocated $30.75 billion to the U.S. Department of Education. This money…