David stops in at Marston Middle School (San Diego, CA) for a conversation with four students in PLTW Gateway classes. Students talk about hands-on projects, problem-solving, and what they do when ideas don’t work the first time. They also share their thoughts on AI, creativity, and how testing ideas helps them build skills for the future.

Resources

Project Lead The Way - https://www.pltw.org/

Marston Middle School - https://marston.sandiegounified.org/

Gateway Curriculum - https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-gateway

PLTW Career Advantage - https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast - https://www.pltw.org/podcast

David sits down with four juniors from the PLTW Engineering program at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Baltimore, MD) who share their perspectives on learning, collaboration, and preparing for life beyond high school. From project-based engineering classes to conversations about communication, career exploration, and solving real-world problems, students reflect on how teamwork, iteration, and stepping outside their comfort zones are shaping their futures.

Resources

Project Lead The Way - https://www.pltw.org/

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute - https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/403

Engineering Pathway - https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-engineering

PLTW Career Advantage - https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast - https://www.pltw.org/podcast

David talks with three seniors from the PLTW Engineering capstone course at Center Grove High School (Greenwood, IN) who share their perspectives on problem-solving, teamwork, and preparing for life after high school. From AI-powered projects to trial-and-error engineering, students reflect on how hands-on learning, communication, and persistence are shaping their paths forward.

Resources:

Project Lead The Way - https://www.pltw.org/

Center Grove High School - https://cghs.centergrove.k12.in.us/

Engineering Pathway - https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/pltw-engineering

PLTW Career Advantage - https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast - https://www.pltw.org/podcast

David sits down with three students from the PLTW Biomedical program at Walnut High School (Walnut, CA) who share their perspectives on learning, career paths, and what success really means. From hands-on labs to big questions about the future, students share how curiosity, collaboration, and self-discovery are shaping their journeys.

Resources:

Project Lead The Way - https://www.pltw.org/

Walnut High School - https://www.walnuths.net/

Biomedical Pathway - https://www.pltw.org/curriculum/biomedical-science

PLTW Career Advantage - https://www.pltw.org/career-advantage

David Dimmett (Linkedin) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddimmett/

PLTW InspirED Podcast - https://www.pltw.org/podcast

In his career, PLTW President & CEO Dr. David Dimmett has visited hundreds of schools across all 50 states. Through these experiences, he has learned that the best insights in education come from talking with students. Learning Together delivers a series of unscripted conversations with the students who are helping to redefine career-connected learning. We'll share two new episodes recorded in classrooms each month through the school year. These conversations are a must for anyone invested in the future of education. Subscribe now to join us in Learning Together!