C A S E S T U DY
Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township
An educational opportunity with logistical nightmares
When news broke about a rare solar eclipse passing over Lawrence Township, district leaders saw an opportunity to
engage students in discussions about the solar system and related career paths. Organizing this event for 16,000
students across 21 schools, with 28% speaking Spanish as a first language, posed logistical challenges. Finding an
experienced astronomy speaker and arranging visits to all 21 schools in one day seemed nearly impossible.
How we found success
Pathful’s account services team recognized the need for an
experienced guest speaker to deliver engaging, age-appropriate
content for the event. Janet Ivey, a Pathful Industry Pro with
numerous live virtual sessions, was the ideal choice. Janet,
honored with the 2023 Sally K Ride Excellence in Education
Award, Is committed to enriching children’s lives through art,
science, and multimedia education, focusing on space
exploration, aviation, and planetary science. Leveraging her
expertise, Janet facilitated connections with a STEM educator
and distinguished translator from Bolivia, ensuring all 16K
students could learn firsthand about this captivating topic and
its career opportunities.
Janet Ivey
Pathful Industry Pro · 2023 Sally K. Ride Excellence in
Education Award
Impact
By harnessing Pathful’s resources and expertise, Lawrence Township successfully developed the Solar Eclipse series. This
series included four live, virtual events segmented by grade band, reaching across all 16K students and 21 schools In the
District. Pathful played a pivotal role in transforming a logistical challenge into an unparalleled educational opportunity,
demonstrating its efficacy in empowering school districts to provide students with meaningful work-based learning
experiences that transcend traditional boundaries and inspire lifelong learning.
4 live events
SEGMENTED BY GRADE BAND
16K students
REACHED IN ONE DAY
21 schools
ACROSS THE DISTRICT
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