Career Ideas Blog

Ford PAS

Need help preparing a new generation for 21st century workforce success?  Consider teaming up with Ford PAS  Next Generation Learning Communities (Ford PAS NGL).  Sponsored by the Ford Motor Company Fund this innovative program is working with whole communities to:

  • transform teaching and learning
  • redesign high schools
  • and sustain change through business and civic leadership

Their world class curriculum integrates  “academic rigor and standards-based content with realistic application in areas such as design and product development, information systems, environmental sustainability, global economics, and personal finance.”  Heavy on STEM, infused with real world learning, and supported with professional development and community partnership opportunities,  Ford PAS is shaking things up in exciting ways all across the country.

Find out more at http://www.fordnglc.com and http://www.fordpas.com.

Edutopia

Wonder no more about what works in education. Edutopia, a website sponsored by the George Lucas Educational Foundation, provides inspiring, in the trenches ideas for energizing 21st century classrooms. With blogs, case studies, webinars, and lots of been there/done that advice for all grades and most core subject areas–infused with healthy doses of project-based learning, technology integration, and integrated studies. Sign up for a free weekly newsletter at http://www.edutopia.org/files/existing/edutopianews.html.