Welcome to #EdPrizes, sharing updates for prize competitions powered by @LuminaryLabs under U.S. Dept. of Education contracts 91990021A0018 & ED-VAE-14-D-0006.
Congratulations to @gladeo_org, ED’s #FutureFinder Challenge grand prize winner! Along with runner-up @Workbay, these two teams will receive more than $750,000 in funding to support the continued development of career navigation tools for adult learners. ed.gov/news/press-releases/u…
ALT U.S. Department of Education Announces Winners of the $1 Million Future Finder Challenge to Support Adult Learners
Today, ED will announce the winner of the Rural Tech Challenge - a $600,000 competition to advance technology education & prepare students for the careers of today & tomorrow.
But before we announce the winner, meet the five finalists: [🎥⬇️]
ALT Get to Know the Rural Tech Project Finalists Teams
Just announced by @amyloyd1 at the @usedgov Unlocking Pathways Summit: Woodlake High School is the #RuralTechProject grand-prize winner! Congratulations to Woodlake — read more about the team's aviation program to prepare students for high-impact careers: ruraltechproject.com/announc…
Learn more about how five finalist teams are addressing workforce demands in their local communities by advancing technology education, supporting rural educators, and preparing students for the careers of today and tomorrow: blog.ed.gov/2023/08/get-to-k…#RuralTechProject
ALT A teal graphic with the ED logo and white text that reads, "Get to know the Rural Tech Project Finalist Teams."
Ravenna Public Schools is making MI proud! They represented our state at the @WhiteHouse as a #RuralTechProject finalist. I talked to them about how they’re transforming education in rural America with the Grown Main Street Project. Here are just a few examples of their project!
And that concludes the #RuralTechProject finalist showcase! Thank you to everyone who joined us today to celebrate our five finalist teams. Their inspiring work shows how we can engage students meaningfully and prepare them for the careers of today and tomorrow.
#techED
T-minus 30 minutes until the #RuralTechProject finalist showcase begins! The teams will share their innovative #technologyeducation programs. Look forward to hearing from @iLEADacademyKY, @LCPSchools, Premont Independent School District, Ravenna Public Schools, and Woodlake HS.
🚀 TODAY AT 2 PM ET: Join our info session about ED's "Your Place in Space" challenge! 🚀
Get answers to your questions from the challenge team & learn how to enter - register at yourplaceinspacechallenge.co….
ALT A student looks on at a model of a spacecraft at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.