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The #WomenOwned Small Business program helps women compete for (and win!) government contracts. Get certified: wosb.certify.sba.gov
Register for next Thursday's Welcome to WOSB webinar: eventbrite.com/e/welcome-to-w…
School leaders: ED’s new Toolkit for the Promotion of Voter Participation for Students can help you support all students’ civic engagement.
Find specific resources for K-12 schools & post-secondary institutions: www2.ed.gov/documents/pres… #WednesdayWisdom
Get ready to #FindYourPlaceInSpace !
All this week, ED & our government partners are promoting the power of the space industry and all it has to offer for students.
Find events in your area! nasa.gov/spaceweek/
Next week: Join SBA and SCORE Mentors for a webinar on Tuesday, April 16 at 3pm ET and learn how volunteer mentors help small businesses across America start and grow.
Register now: zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…
#NationalVolunteerMonth
Whole-student wellness is the foundation of effective learning.
ED’s Best Practices Clearinghouse provides guidance to help schools support the social, emotional, behavioral, & mental health needs of all learners. bestpracticesclearinghouse.ed.gov/providing-supp…
#ThursdayThoughts
Robots. In. Space! 🤖
The Kibo Robot Programming Challenge is your chance to program the free-floating Astrobees robots on the International Space Station. Student teams from around the world are invited to compete.
Registration closes May 13.
go.nasa.gov/43BKeAL
Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek , we continue to advocate for respectful care for Black mothers and their children.
The life choices you make can affect your physical health, #MentalHealth & overall well-being.
Incorporate dimensions of wellness into your life—like 🤝 social wellness—which can help better manage your condition & experience of recovery.