Washington STEM

We're 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

Need a summer book recommendation?

We've been loving 'Jabari Jumps' ('Jabari Salta' en Español) by Gaia Cornwall. This is a story about perseverance, an important skill that helps kids become problem-solvers — especially in math.

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

📢 Calling all high school students and counselors! Ready Washington is recruiting for the next cohort of Student Storytellers for the 2024-2025 academic year, and they want to hear from you! You will be compensated for your writing and time.

Learn more and apply by Friday, July 19th: https://bit.ly/Ready-WA-Storytellers-Application

After obtaining a postsecondary credential, entering the STEM workforce is the next step.

Check out the Census Bureau's data visualization to see where STEM grads are going: https://bit.ly/2Wtrghc

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://washingtonstem.org/student-milestones/

University of Washington College of Education Jackson School of International Studies at University of Washington

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

We are thrilled to be a part of the Career Connect Washington team! Together, we're working to ensure that all students across the state have access to apprenticeships, paid internships, and career exploration.

Meet the team: https://bit.ly/4buwJoZ

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

We're 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

Home Page - Washington STEM Founded on the principles of equity, partnership, and sustainability, Washington STEM creates solutions and partnerships that bring STEM education to Washington students, especially those historically underrepresented in STEM fields.

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.

De-Jargon-ize It! comics help us unpack concepts like. "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

We're thrilled to be a part of Haggen's Inspiring Change Together fundraiser!

When you donate at the register of the Burlington Haggen through August 6th, you're supporting expanded dual credit opportunities for students — including career technical education (CTE) — in your own backyard and across the state!

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

How are you celebrating Juneteenth?

On June 19, 1865, enslaved Black Americans in Texas learned of their emancipation. Today, June 19th is an opportunity to gather and honor Black history and culture. If you're in the central Puget Sound, check out South Seattle Emerald's event list: https://bit.ly/4c9Sxre

Had trouble filling out the FAFSA before? When there’s money to help pay for college on the table—it’s worth trying again. Most applicants will get financial aid. Still have questions? Get help at studentaid.gov/help-center/contact

Here at Washington STEM, we like to look at the big picture of education. But what does a strong STEM education look like at the student level?

Ask Luna, our STEM learning correspondent: https://bit.ly/4efFkyz

Do you love to provide feedback on a website’s usability and 45 minutes to spare? You are in luck! Our partner—the Education Research Data Center (ERDC)—which publishes statewide K-12 data wants your help in improving their website. And you can receive a $100 gift card.

Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/3VGq3PR

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"True gender and racial parity will come in Seattle when we simply open the doors of C-suites and boardrooms to women and people of color who deserve to be there..."

Our CEO Lynne K. Varner is one of Seattle Business Magazine's Trailblazing Women. In her profile, she talks mentorship, the inspiring students in our Rising Stars program, and the need for diverse female leadership in Seattle.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4ceDYlC

Seattle magazine

Trailblazing Women: Lynne Varner I don’t see myself as a trailblazer. Instead, call me a trail runner nimbly following paths laid by so many brilliant, amazing women who came before me. Some of those women are mentors who showed me not just who I could be, but how I could be. We tell young people...

If you could give any advice to the adults at your school about how they can better support your post-high school goals, what would you say?

This was a question we asked 11,000 students across 40+ schools through our High School to Postsecondary survey. Their answers may surprise you.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3VhwbNa

Meet Cramer, an adorable cat, and Rachel, our Impact Data Specialist!

Rachel Tavolacci went from teaching herself Excel to joining our Impact Team. Somewhere in between, she had a realization: data is about storytelling.

Read about how Rachel is using data for good: https://bit.ly/3KDWS9D

We love to see it! Dual credit courses, including College in the High School, are crucial in getting more students into 2- and 4- year colleges, apprenticeships, and certificate programs.

Partnership for Learning

Introducing: The College in the High School (CiHS) Equivalencies Tool! On one, easy-to-access webpage, you can see how college courses offered in high schools transfer among all six of Washington's 4-year public colleges and universities: https://ow.ly/YZbt50RV53U

This will help students and their families know how college courses taken through CiHS programs award college credit and how those credits transfer. It'll also help principals, school counselors, and other advisors know how credits transfer when deciding on the master schedule.

The more information Washingtonians have, the better they can plan their postsecondary journey, so our state can get to 70% credential attainment by the high school class of 2030!

Our June newsletter is out this week!

Not subscribed? Sign up for our newsletter today: https://bit.ly/3TM1dxl

Our CEO Lynne K. Varner facilitated a conversation between state legislators at last week's High School & Beyond Plan convening in Anacortes.

The big takeaway? Students' voices matter all the way from the classroom to our state Capitol.

Partnering with lawmakers is how we advocate for kids. Learn more about our impact here: https://bit.ly/3NjzqQQ

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We were delighted to attend the Foundation for Tacoma Students' Charting Our Future conference last week to talk equity in education. Our team shared...
..lessons learned from our High School to Postsecondary program: https://bit.ly/41Zr1rO
..insights on data justice for Native students: https://bit.ly/3vqMP48

West Sound STEM Graduate Tacoma Franklin Pierce Schools