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New McKinney Center Publication:
Philly Scientists: Blending Professional Development
for In-School and Out-Of-School Educators
As part of a National Science Foundation research grant, and in collaboration with Drexel University's Guillermo Ibarrola Recalde, Dr. Nancy Peter published this
report
about the benefits and challenges of blending STEM professional development for classroom teachers and out-of-school time staff.
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PEF'S College Access Program Goes Virtual -
New STEM Career Resources
Due to the pandemic, PEF's College Access program has gone virtual - and includes multiple online STEM Resources. Students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders can find daily college access advice, connect to a counselor, see a calendar of virtual events, and more.
- Click HERE to visit the new College Access site.
- Click HERE to view the new STEM Career Exploration Resources.
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Worksite Recruitment for PEF's
Summer Internship Program
In partnership with WorkReady Philadelphia and GEAR UP, PEF will once again offer 50 rising 12th graders the opportunity to secure paid internships this summer. Join us to:
- Expose students to real-world professional work experience opportunities.
- Expose students to professional careers that match their interests.
- Connect youth to caring adults who provide work-related support.
- Model the importance of having a professional network and mentors.
We recognize that the internship may change in light of COVID-19. We are prepared to make changes as needed. Click
HERE
to apply to be a host site.
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New PEF Website - Coming Soon
Look for PEF's amazing new website, launching next week!
