What is myPLTW?

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Project Lead The Way is a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative learning experience for PreK-12 students and teachers across the U.S. PLTW empowers students to develop and apply in-demand, transportable skills by exploring real-world challenges.

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Programs

• ELE. - PLTW Launch (K-5)
• GTW. - PLTW Gateway (Middle School)
• ENG. - PLTW Engineering (High School)
• BMS. - PLTW Biomedical Science (High School)
• CS. - PLTW Computer Science (High School)

Also, why is Pltw important? PLTW contributes to a strong, positive impact on mathematics and science achievement. PLTW offers a pathway to prepare and motivate students to enter careers in science and engineering. PLTW high school graduates are nearly three times as likely to major in STEM versus non-PLTW graduates.

Subsequently, one may also ask, how much does Pltw cost?

The Participation Fee is assessed annually: ,200 for PLTW Engineering, ,200 for PLTW Biomedical Science and PLTW Computer Science, and for PLTW Gateway and PLTW Launch. High schools can offer all three high school programs for a total Participation Fee of ,400.

Who started Pltw?

Richard Blais