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Parents 2017: Unleashing their Power and Potential

A national study reports that parents are far more optimistic about their children’s academic successes than data indicates they should be. The study also includes recommendations for helping parents with such areas as learning goals, financing college, life skills, parent-teacher communication, and learning tools.

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Newark STEM Ecosystem: Cultivating Innovation, One Student at a Time

The Newark STEM Ecosystem held its second annual convening on January 16, 2025 on the campus of NJIT, bringing together over 130 members from 87 cross-sector partners including education, industry, government, and community organizations. Leadership from both NJIT and Rutgers University-Newark kicked off the event, which featured presentations on innovative approaches to STEM education, including using LEGO for hands-on learning and data visualization tools for decision-making.

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New Look, Same Mission: The STEM Ecosystems Initiative Launches Bold Brand for 2025!

STEM Ecosystems unveils a dynamic new visual identity featuring a contemporary logo and vibrant color palette that symbolizes innovation, collaboration, and growth in STEM education. The refreshed branding, launched as the organization celebrates its decade of impact, includes new community badges and partner identifiers, reflecting STEM Ecosystems’ commitment to connecting communities and fueling growth in STEM learning for the next decade and beyond.

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