S9E12 - Matt Dozier, CEO - EAST Initiative

We’re talking with Matt Dozier of the EAST Initiative program. Matt talks about STEM/STEAM, student projects, and the impact of real world, student-led projects on local communities. From water distribution to prosthetic attachments to historical museums and more, students participating in the EAST Initiative are charged with creating solutions that solve the problems. EAST Initiative programs encompasses nearly 300 schools across 4 states, serving more than 6,000 students. Learn more about the program at www.eastinitiative.org We’re thrilled to be sponsored by Renaissance and IXL. Learn more about Renaissance: As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★