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To study elements of successful dual enrollment programs in high schools across southwestern Pennsylvania in order to inform best practices for statewide policy on dual enrollment (over two years)

For the creation of a collaborative partnership model to strengthen the talent pool from kindergarten to retirement in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and engineering

To implement Portals, a computer modeling curriculum program, across Greene, Fayette, and Washington Counties (over 18 months)

To engage peer organizations and community members in strategic conversations around the development of a teaching artists center in southwestern Pennsylvania

For the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative Teacher Innovation mini-grant program which will provide financial support to teachers to implement innovative learning practices in their school environment

To support future-readiness of high school students through the implementation of the Penn State Readiness Institute Alumni Network

For continuation and expansion of the Jobs for West Virginia’s Graduates program, enhancing student outcomes through offering experiential learning opportunities

For continued support and expansion of the Empowerment Collaborative, a district-wide educational redesign process that aligns classrooms to workplace environments and develops students’ entrepreneurial knowledge

To deepen the understanding, implementation, and networking related to personalized learning practices by continuing the work of the Personalized Learning Working Group

For BotsIQ to utilize project-based learning and career exploration activities to increase students’ understanding of STEM concepts and advanced manufacturing and robotics careers