Today, I had the opportunity to swear in a new cohort of #FellowsAtEd who will bring their knowledge and personal experiences to @usedgov.
I look forward to working with these educators as we work to serve school communities across the nation.
Looking for a new opportunity in the new year to share your expertise as an educator? Become an ED School Ambassador Fellow & help shape national education policy. Apply by January 14! https://t.co/5yOcd9jfje #FellowsAtED
Congratulations to @bamameghan for receiving the OESE Innovator Award for improving processes and providing creative solutions! Way to go and well-deserved! Congrats! 🎉
Speaking of opportunities on your career path...If you are an educational change-maker and want to learn more about ED’s School Ambassador Fellowship, join us tomorrow night (6-7:30pm ET) for the LIVE Pre-Application Webinar!
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A6. Apprenticeships need to be promoted and inclusive of all students. They provide practical and pragmatic opportunities for students as they learn first-hand if a potential career choice is right for them.
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A5. Regardless if the career presently exists or not, students will need a shared toolkit that reflects cooperation, creativity, problem-solving, decision-making, kindness, collaboration, etc. in order to be successful in the career or industry of their choice.
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A4. I wish all students had access to a shadow day to experience the post-secondary interest of their choice and a mentor who could guide through the steps to achieve their desired goal.
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A3. Embedding college and career exploration at the elementary level and creating school-to-world opportunties through guest speakers, partnerships, classroom extensions and field trips make elementary students aware of the limitless possibilities of their futues.
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A2. Multiple career fairs throughout the school year, small group roundtables with college admissions and armed forces personnel, and informed/caring guidance counselors all provide a platform for studentsto be informed of postsecondary opportunities.
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A1: Inclusive school communities that encourage career and college options provide all students with career exploration opportunties, host career/college fairs, foster partnerships for internships/summer employment, welcome guest speakers into classrooms, etc.
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