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Science Matters: Real-World Skills for College and Career Readiness

Free

Presented by edWeb

Thursday, August 6, 2026Ā·8:00 PM

Presented by Jason Marshall, Former Educator, Current Vice President of K-12 Science, Savvas Learning Company; and Geoffrey Howard, Former Educator, Current Director of College and Career Readiness, Savvas Learning Company Sponsored by Savvas Learning Company Learn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. With AI, drones, and robotics now everyday realities, STEM is essential to every student’s future—no matter what career they pursue. The challenge is helping students make the connection between science and their career goals and encouraging them to pursue STEM as a path to post-secondary success. Join this edWebinar with Jason Marshall, VP of K–12 Science at Savvas Learning Company, and Geoffrey Howard, Director of College and Career Readiness at Savvas, as they discuss college and career readiness in STEM. In this session, attendees will: Attendees of this edWebinar will get a free career-exploration lesson. All 6–12 science educators and district leaders with an interest in college and career readiness are encouraged to attend. Jason Marshall is VP of Science at the Savvas Learning Company, where he’s involved with development, messaging, and school system integration of science HQIM. Prior to this role, he served as an edtech industry VP of urban education and national science consultant, among other roles. Jason began his career as a middle school science teacher in Fort Worth, TX. His experience teaching diverse, multilingual, and economically disadvantaged students helped shape his perspective, priorities, and classroom practices into ones that emphasized experiences and possibilities. Geoff Howard is the College and Career Readiness Director with Savvas Learning Company. Geoff serves school districts and communities by helping them identify teaching and learning resources that promote access to opportunities for students while they are still in high school, for the future of their choosing, not simply by dreaming about it but actively building it. Geoff is a former social studies educator serving in the central office and classrooms across the Washington, DC area. Learn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. Join the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators, participate in online discussions, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. Every student deserves a clear path to post-grad success. That’s what’s possible with Savvas Pathmaker—the all-in-one solution that equips students with the college credits, industry certifications, and transferable skills to thrive in the modern workforce.

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