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Search begins for 2024 America's Top Young Scientist

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced that the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) is now open to entries. As the nation's premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of "America's Top Young Scientist." Competition entries are accepted at YoungScientistLab.com until the deadline on May 2, 2024. 

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced that the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge ( #YoungScientist ) is now open to entries.
  • As the nation's premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of "America's Top Young Scientist."
  • To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, including entry details and to find supporting resources, visit youngscientistlab.com .
  • "The 3M Young Scientist Challenge encourages young people to solve everyday problems using science and innovation–and we can't wait to see what you dream up!"

14-year-old named America's Top Young Scientist for development of skin cancer treatment

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Heman Bekele, a 9th grader at W.T. Woodson High School in Annandale, Va., the winner of the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation's premier middle school science competition. Heman set himself apart with his compound-based Skin Cancer Treating Soap (SCTS). As the grand prize winner, he will receive a $25,000 cash prize and the prestigious title of "America's Top Young Scientist."

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  • Woodson High School in Annandale, Va., the winner of the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge , the nation's premier middle school science competition.
  • As the grand prize winner, he will receive a $25,000 cash prize and the prestigious title of "America's Top Young Scientist."
  • Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with an average annual treatment cost of $8.1 billion.
  • To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and meet this year's winners and finalists, visit youngscientistlab.com .

State of South Carolina Department of Education Partners with PowerSchool to Support Professional Development Efforts in Schools Statewide

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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SCDE’s implementation of Unified Talent Professional Learning will enable SCDE to increase engagement in professional development across the state, leading to increased teacher effectiveness and student achievement.

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  • SCDE’s implementation of Unified Talent Professional Learning will enable SCDE to increase engagement in professional development across the state, leading to increased teacher effectiveness and student achievement.
  • “Through this implementation, our educators will benefit from personalized professional learning,” said Lilla Toal Mandsager, Director, SCDE Office of Educator Effectiveness & Leadership Development.
  • SCDE chose Unified Talent Professional Learning as it gives SCDE great flexibility in offering professional development opportunities to staff.
  • Over 62,000 SCDE educators and school staff have participated in professional learning training using Unified Talent Professional Learning since implementation.