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Podcast: Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools
Episode: Teach to Work: Building a Pathway from Classroom to Career
Description: Teach to Work:Â How a Mentor, a Mentee, and a Project Can Close the Skills Gap in America.Patty Alper shares her insights on how mentorship can significantly bridge the skills gap in education and empower students to achieve their first successes. With over 20 years of mentoring experience, she emphasizes the transformative power of project-based learning, where students take the lead in defining their projects and learning through real-world applications. Patty's highlights the importance of mentors who can share their own journeys, including failures and fears, to inspire students and help them build confidence. She discusses her b...