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Jessica Kelmon
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Managing Editor, GreatSchools
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By Jessica Kelmon Verified| GreatSchools@ When well-meaning high school teachers, college counselors, and parents ask teens what they want to do when they grow up, it can land like a loaded and impossible question. Unless the child has some special insight into the career path they desire, it often takes college, internships, technical training, life experience, guidance, and information to truly figure out what path will be both feasible and something they’re passionate about — and, ideally, help them find purpose in their career path.
By Jessica Kelmon Verified| GreatSchools@ Data science is in the news a lot lately. While other countries are teaching data science skills starting in elementary school, U.S. schools are slowly introducing data science electives in high school. Meanwhile, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows that careers in data science are booming with a current median wage of $108,020 and projected growth of 36 percent from 2023 to 2033.
By Jessica Kelmon Verified| GreatSchools@ When well-meaning high school teachers, college counselors, and parents ask teens what they want to do when they grow up, it can land like a loaded and impossible question. Unless the child has some special insight into the career path they desire, it often takes college, internships, technical training, life experience, guidance, and information to truly figure out what path will be both feasible and something they’re passionate about — and, ideally, help them find purpose in their career path.
Company Info
GreatSchools
GreatSchools.org is a nonprofit organization established in 1998, dedicated to providing educational information to parents, schools, and communities. Its mission focuses on promoting equitable access to education by offering data-driven insights and resources. The organization features a school information platform that includes detailed profiles of public and private schools across the country, showcasing performance metrics, parent reviews, and quality ratings. GreatSchools.org also provides parenting resources, including articles and newsletters, to support children's academic and emotional well-being. The GreatKids Program encourages parents to set high educational expectations and includes initiatives aimed at college readiness. Additionally, the organization collaborates with policymakers and researchers to analyze educational inequities and enhance school systems. GreatSchools.org serves a diverse audience, including parents seeking school comparisons and advice, schools aiming to improve performance, and communities addressing educational disparities. With over 49 million annual users, it plays a significant role in bridging information gaps in K-12 education and advocating for systemic equity.
San Francisco, United States
+1 956-323-2000
Founded: 1998