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STEM at a Crossroads:
Funding, Workforce Readiness,
& What Comes Next
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
12:30–1:30 PM ET
Free Virtual Event
As STEM funding priorities, emerging technologies, and workforce demands shift, what does the future hold for STEM education? Join Jan Morrison, Founder and CEO Emeritus of TIES, and Dr. Gil Noam, Founder of PEAR, for a timely conversation on preparing young people with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive in an evolving world.
PEAR partners with schools and youth-serving organizations to drive positive youth development by improving mental health and program quality.
Upcoming Events
STEM at a Crossroads: Funding, Workforce Readiness, and What Comes Next
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 12:30–1:30 PM ET
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Join Jan Morrison, Founder and CEO Emeritus of TIES, and Dr. Gil Noam, Founder of PEAR, for a live conversation exploring how shifting STEM funding priorities, emerging technologies, and workforce demands are shaping the future of STEM education. Discover what these changes mean for schools and youth-serving organizations and how we can better prepare young people with the skills they need to thrive.
Resilience Roundtable - Quality Matters: Planning for Summer Programming
At PEAR, we believe that summer programs can meet young people’s learning and social needs in powerful ways when quality is centered. Understanding one’s programmatic strengths and the strengths of their youth and communities can lead to life-changing experiences for young people that shape the leaders they will become.
Watch the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) and PEAR's interactive roundtable discussion exploring:
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Why program quality matters
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What program quality can look like across the diversity of summer programs
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How summer programs can adopt systems of continuous improvement