21st Century Education Initiative - "You Should Care..."

"When you intervene early in a child’s life, you can make a big difference," says lead author Annette Estes, director of the University of Washington Autism Center.

"Every kid deserves to find what drives them."

If Dr. Seuss infiltrated Burning Man, the result might be something like Maker Faire, a family-friendly bacchanalia of DIY creativity and invention

A great opportunity for children to discover and explore topics in technology, science, engineering, arts and math.

You can learn anything

Their goal is to help improve everything from school bus routes and classroom cleanliness to reading comprehension and knowledge of algebraic equations.

Parents of children with disabilities face many similar challenges, but possibly the most significant challenge centers around employment opportunities for their child once they reach the workforce age.

Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck says that children are more motivated when they are told their intelligence or talents can grow and expand.

The coursework will be delivered in an online format to create a readily accessible master’s degree option for current teachers and other human-service professionals to prepare them for emerging needs in the workforce.

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