"I know that I can do anything
that I put my mind to
with a little bit of help."
ALEX, STUDENT
Telementor Blog
9/23/2011: Projects underway in Colorado, Missouri, and Louisiana
We are thrilled to be serving fantastic teachers and their students in three states this fall. Mentors from around the world have stepped up to the plate and are providing incredible support, encouragement and challenges to middle and high school students. Check out our active projects page. Note the "mentors" link in the far right column. Click that link for each project to see who the mentors are and where they are from. Many of these mentors have been with us for more than ten years. Some are working with as many as 4-5 students simultaneously this fall.
Our focus this year is to create more opportunities in STEM where students are tackling real issues and making a real difference. Students learn a tremendous amount about themselves, the world around them, and create strong networks when they are making real contributions. I've read thousands and thousands of student applications over the years. The applicants that stand out have a common thread and it's being in an environment where the staff are qualified and leaning in, real contributions are made, collaboration is king, and the bar of quality is set high. We want to support students and teachers in a way where this becomes commonplace in every classroom we serve.
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For youth,
David Neils
ITP Director