K12 Innovation Challenge Invites High School Students to Think Big for Climate Change
March 01 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
High school students nationwide are invited to make a meaningful
impact on our planet’s most urgent environmental issues as part of
the second annual K12 Innovation Challenge, open now through April
22.
Challenging young people to think big, solve global problems and
develop actionable plans will have a tremendous impact on the
future. Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), a leader in education for over 20
years, seeks to ignite their passion, entrepreneurship, and
discovery through the annual K12 Innovation Challenge. Working
individually or in teams, students will develop original concepts
that address land, ocean and freshwater conservation or climate
change, through scientific application, civic engagement, and/or
community impact.
The World Economic Forum reports that 93% of Gen Z in the U.S.
say addressing climate change is critical for the future of the
planet, but there can sometimes be a disconnect when it comes to
turning that concern into action. The K12 Innovation Challenge
gives students an opportunity to think critically about addressing
environmental issues they see in their own communities or around
the world, gain input from peers and experts, and present their
ideas for action.
Students will develop concepts that consider creativity,
implementation, and potential impact. Two finalists from each of
the Challenges theme areas will be invited to present their ideas
to a panel of expert judges at Stride’s headquarters in Reston,
Virginia later this year. The winning team will receive a $5,000
academic scholarship for each of their team members, and the team
selected for People’s Choice will receive Microsoft Surface
Tablets.
“We are excited to challenge young people to take that step from
dreaming of change to creating a plan for change. The K12
Innovation Challenge invites students to share their biggest ideas
for some of the world’s biggest challenges,” said Karen Ghidotti,
SVP of Customer Experience at Stride. “We know that young people
are passionate about tackling the climate crisis head-on, and we
are eager to reward their creative thinking and hard work in
support of this critical issue.”
The K12 Innovation Challenge is open to any high school student
in the U.S. Proposals can be submitted online through April 22,
2023. Details, terms, and conditions, as well as information about
other online academic competitions and contests, are available at
http://www.K12.com/stride-competitions.
About Stride, Inc. At Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), we are
reimagining learning—where learning is lifelong, deeply personal,
and prepares learners for tomorrow. The company has transformed
millions of people’s teaching and learning experiences by providing
innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions,
curriculum, and programs directly to students, schools, the
military, and enterprises in primary, secondary, and postsecondary
settings. Stride is a premier provider of K-12 education for
students, schools, and districts, including career learning
services through middle and high school curriculum. For adult
learners, Stride delivers professional skills training in
healthcare and technology, as well as staffing and talent
development for Fortune 500 companies. Stride has delivered
millions of courses over the past decade and serves learners in all
50 states and more than 100 countries. More information can be
found at stridelearning.com, K12.com, galvanize.com,
techelevator.com, and medcerts.com.
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