mindSpark Learning's STEMpath Receives $15,000 Grant from Pathway 2 Tomorrow
mindSpark Learning was one of 24 organizations in the nation to be recognized for its ideas to transform education outcomes
DENVER, Nov. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- mindSpark Learning, a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to re-engineering education through educators with unique professional learning experiences for both school leaders and teachers, announced today its STEMpath program was awarded a $15,000 stipend from Pathway 2 Tomorrow.
STEMpath, which launches in Colorado in January with an eye towards national expansion, began with an unprecedented partnership between mindSpark Learning, Couragion, Metropolitan State University of Denver and Colorado Succeeds. It is a 12-month graduate-level teacher certification program that provides educators with the competence, relevance and skills to teach STEM and computer science (CS), while earning 24 graduate-level credits. STEMpath fuses work-based learning through in-industry externships, graduate-level coursework and professional learning in career literacy, information science and equity-centered design thinking to provide a holistic perspective of STEM far beyond traditional skills.
This certification program was built to address the shortage of STEM/CS-qualified teachers, which directly affects the STEM work pipeline. If schools do not have enough qualified teachers, they either eliminate STEM/CS courses or offer programs lacking in holistic, real-world knowledge that is critical for workforce preparedness.
The grant from Pathway 2 Tomorrow will help mindSpark Learning meet the needs of U.S. educators, students and ultimately, future STEM employees. Pathways 2 Tomorrow directly supports STEMpath's mission to up-skill STEM and CS teachers, create relevancy and excitement for students, and ultimately increase the number of skilled students entering the STEM workforce.
"The success of our workforce demands a paradigm shift in teacher appreciation, value and preparation. STEMpath is the catalyst to this paradigm shift. It's the game-changer we've been waiting for and that our economy has been demanding," said mindSpark Learning CEO Kellie Lauth. "We are so thankful to be recognized by Pathway 2 Tomorrow, alongside the nation's top education changemakers."
For more information on applying for or supporting STEMpath, please visit https://www.mymindsparklearning.org/stempath/.
About mindSpark Learning
mindSpark Learning, a Denver-based nonprofit founded as Share Fair Nation in 2007 and rebranded in 2017, is the catalyst and intermediary between education and industry. It is dedicated to evolving education through educators and mobilizing diverse communities to create sustained economies. mindSpark Learning leads programs and services designed to help schools understand workforce development, participate in work-based learning experiences, foster career literacy and directly connect students to mentors and authentic opportunities at a young age. Its core areas of focus are critical to today's education landscape and include STEM, EdTech, Social-emotional learning (SEL) and Equity-centered Design Thinking. These lay the foundation for skills that are inherently necessary for career success.
mindSpark Learning is re-engineering education by incorporating the voice of community leaders in a variety of fields - from education, to industry, to government. Since 2017, mindSpark Learning has impacted 13,074 education professionals. For more information, please visit www.mymindsparklearning.org.
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