Teens Grow Greens uses gardening to empower students in Milwaukee
Deionna Matthews used to struggle to stay motivated through high school. Then she found Teens Grow Greens, an organization that prepares teenagers for… Read More
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Journey House in Wisconsin gives foster youth the tools to move out of poverty
Journey House in Milwaukee provides adult education, workforce readiness and community engagement to families experiencing hardship. Students at Racine Montessori School profiled one Journey House… Read More
One California school district is bringing Code to The Future to all grade levels
In an effort to prepare the next generation for a competitive workforce, Covina-Valley Unified School District aims to teach all students coding. Code… Read More
Waterville, Maine aspires to recruit young talent through jobs in the arts
The arts economy in Waterville, Maine is positioned for growth, and industries are taking notice by finding and training young people who are… Read More
How Maine is training teens to fill the state’s nursing shortage
Students at Mid-Maine Technical Center are leveling up to help fill the nursing shortage in their state. The school is one of the… Read More
Michigan technology company creates coding experiences for elementary school kids
Elementary school students in Michigan complete a one-hour, self-guided programming lesson as part of an “Hour of Code” initiative. These youth workshops have reached… Read More
Students at Pasadena ISD in Texas are given multiple paths towards success
Aerospace, medical, energy and maritime trade: the Houston area economy has opportunities that pay well and offer an on-ramp to the American Dream. But… Read More
A theater conservatory in Austin trains youth to perform for success
The Austin, Texas based College Bound Conservatory at Zach Theater helps make students successful in theater, as well as in their careers for the long… Read More
Texas Arts Project prepares high schoolers to enter Austin’s growing film industry
Filmmaking is a growing industry in Texas, increasingly gaining appeal with students. Austin is quickly becoming the next Hollywood. Produced by Ben Pimpler, Erick… Read More
As shopping malls close, teens seek new ways to socialize
In the 1980’s, shopping malls were hubs of economic activity and social life. Technological advancements have changed consumer habits and led to the demise of… Read More