Developing a New Generation of Global Problem Solvers at Missoula’s Sentinel High School

The challenges confronting our world are complex and can’t be solved by a single government, industry or organization. But these problems aren’t insurmountable — if we connect the social mindset of young workers to the power of technology.

The McKinsey study traces the problem to the fact that major stakeholders are not engaging with each other. A third of companies say they never work with educators. Of those who do, fewer than half said the communication was effective. Meanwhile, fewer than half of the youth surveyed said they had an understanding of what to study for a profession with openings and decent wages.

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The above article is a paid-for article by Cisco but the info is spot on to the challenges facing our work force development efforts. Russ

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GOT CODE!? Missoula’s Sentinel High Does http://www.matr.net/article-70117.html

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Missoula Sentinel STEAM Courses Guide

STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. The idea of emphasizing these subjects in delivering the curriculum has been driven by the business community, with the goal of preparing students for a competitive work environment.

STEAM skills are vital for success in the 21st century and critical to our collective future. The National Academy of Engineers has identified 14 Grand Challenges that the world faces in this century. Each of these grand challenges can be solved by lifelong learners of STEAM.

http://sentinelsteam.weebly.com/courses.html