Washington STEM

We're #hiring a Senior Program Officer for our High School to Postsecondary work! We partner with schools across the state to ensure that students have the educational supports they need to follow their dreams. If that sounds exciting, we want to hear from you! Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3diKrTB Learn more about the High School to Postsecondary Collaborative: https://bit.ly/3FEbinV #staffvolunteerday

90% of Washington high school graduates want to continue their education—but by age 26 only 40% have earned a credential that leads to a family-sustaining career. Washington STEM is working across the state to ensure students, like Raegan, have the educational supports they need to follow their dreams. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41Zr1rO #WAStudentsAspire

Thank you to the wonderful folks at AJAC | Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships who hosted Alejandra Y. Castillo, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development and demonstrated how our state is up-skilling 3,150 BIPOC and rural workers displaced by the pandemic into living wage STEM jobs. AJAC is one of 8 Career Connect Washington partners helping to up-skill 3,150 BIPOC and rural workers displaced by the pandemic into living wage STEM jobs. Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) Lynne Varner Angie Mason-Smith Jayme Shoun

Some very cool students have shaped our work. We’re celebrating our interns and fellows—past and present—and their exciting education milestones. Read more: https://bit.ly/4eYaUA University of Washington College of Education University of Washington, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies University of Washington Department of Psychology

Hey school administrators — are you curious about how the undercount of Native students impacts all students? Learn about how you can support Native education by implementing Maximum Representation policies and practices in your school. Read our Maximum Representation resources: https://bit.ly/4cBfrry Guidance for schools: https://bit.ly/4eYBqtW #dataforgood

We are thrilled to be a part of the Career Connect Washington team. Together, we're working to ensure that all students have access to apprenticeships, paid internships, and career exploration. Meet the team: https://bit.ly/4buwJoZ #CareerReady #FutureReady

How do working conditions in schools impact teacher well-being and retention? An upcoming report from the University of Washington College of Education has some answers. (Hint: relationships have a BIG impact.) Read the latest installment of our STEM Teaching Workforce blog series: https://bit.ly/4buow3S #SupportTeachers #STEMTeachers

We're #hiring a Senior Accountant and an Associate Director of Development/Major Gifts Officer! If you are looking an opportunity to support students and join a supportive, people-first organization, this is the team for you! Apply here: https://bit.ly/3diKrTB

There is a lot of jargon in education advocacy. Here at Washington STEM, we are guilty of using a few five-syllable, fifty-dollar words ourselves. We created the De-Jargon-ize It! comics to help us all get on the same page, understand statewide education issues, and win Scrabble. In this issue, we're unpacking "Early Math Identity." If you've ever had a math-related identity crisis, this one's for you. Read the comic: https://bit.ly/4eW7a3d #YouBelonginMath

90% of Washington high school graduates want to continue their education—but by age 26 only 40% have earned a credential that leads to a family-sustaining career. Washington STEM is working across the state to ensure students, like Cora, have the educational supports they need to follow their dreams. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41Zr1rO #WAStudentsAspire