"Kids can't aspire to careers they don't know exist and research from the UK on early career development shows that kids foreclose on careers as early as 7 years old."
This week on More Than A Test we will be joined by Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent of Cajon Valley Union School District. From his initial drive to teach all students coding, to discovering the diverse career paths within a company like Qualcomm, Dr. Miyashiro has continually evolved his methods to expose students to myriad opportunities based on their strengths, interests, and values.
We’ll explore the unique curriculum he's spearheaded, which not only narrows the gap between open jobs and skilled labor but also resonates deeply with special education students and has expanded to districts as far as Pennsylvania. Be sure to tune in when the episode goes live!
About Dr. David Miyashiro
Dr. David Miyashiro is a forward-thinking, award-winning education leader with a 17-year career spent revolutionizing learning approaches, education models, and school district capabilities in Southern California. As a digital pioneer, he has navigated districts into the hi-tech era, delivering numerous innovation “firsts,” for which he has garnered professional honors.
Those include Superintendent of the Year and recognition from the White House and U.S. Department of Education as one of the “Top 35 District Leaders in Personalized Learning.” Districts under his leadership have also won awards, such as the California School Boards Association’s Golden Bell Award, the National School Boards Association’s Magna Award for Digital Learning, and the California Distinguished Schools Award.
He established the first Computer Science Magnet School in the U.S., pioneered a digital teacher academy, and forged collaborative partnerships with technology vendors for unique 21st-century education opportunities.
His efforts earned the district acceptance into the League Of Innovative School Districts, selected by Digital Promise and the U.S. Department of Education as a National Model of Excellence and Innovation. He also designed and rolled out personalized technology learning programs for students and assisted the White House and the U.S. Department of Education in forming a National Personalized Learning Plan.