Middle school is a time of exploration - a time when students are figuring out what they're passionate about today and how that relates to who they'll become tomorrow. But if students don't know what's possible, they can't explore opportunities available to them and pursue paths that position them to thrive.
Efforts to inspire career confidence among students can't wait until high school. Research shows that the middle grades play a pivotal role in influencing high school, college, and career success. During this transitional time, it's crucial to provide students with access to relevant, engaging, and real-world learning experiences that illuminate the range of career paths and possibilities available to them.
As middle school proves to be the grade span during which students benefit the most from career learning experiences, districts and schools across the country are increasingly seeking ways to expand these important learning experiences to help students build confidence and gain the skills they need to thrive in life and careers.
Thousands of those schools have selected PLTW Gateway as the solution to give their middle school students the career learning... and confidence... opportunities they deserve.
Program Overview
Your students can't wait for PLTW Gateway. Let us show you why. Submit the form to the right and receive the PLTW Gateway Overview. Also, explore the additional resources below.
Impact Profile
Read how one district used PLTW Gateway directly in response to student demand, to grow female STEM participation, and to help them avoid losing students.
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Evidence Paper
Dive deeper into the structure of our evidence-based curriculum. Review the research supporting the positive impact PLTW has on student achievement.
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