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We connect students, educators, and partners to the future of education through innovation, research, and hands-on programs.

What We Do

01

Student Programs

Hands-on, future-focused experiences that connect students to STEM careers, real-world problem-solving, and their own potential.

02

Professional Learning

Customized professional development and coaching for educators, administrators, and district leaders to reimagine teaching and learning.

03

Research & Evaluation

Applied research and program evaluation rooted in data, design thinking, and human-centered learning.

04

Workforce Development

We connect industry to K-12 for student career awareness and employee engagement opportunities.

Real-World Impact

in Numbers

Our Reach

From classrooms to communities, our work impacts learners of all ages. PAST connects students, educators, and partners with hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, build skills, and drive meaningful change.

3.2+ million

students impacted

24,000+

educators engaged

500+

industry and community partners

1,000+

districts influenced

596

programs at 120+ locations

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We’re reimagining what learning looks like.

PAST Foundation is a nonprofit hub for educational innovation. We partner with schools, communities, and industries to design and deliver programs that prepare learners of all ages for the future of work. Through research, professional development, student experiences, and system-level consulting, we help make learning meaningful, measurable, and lasting.

What People Are Saying

Across the country, educators, students, and partners are seeing the difference real-world learning can make. Here’s what a few of them had to say about working with the PAST Foundation:

The work that PAST Foundation does in the field of innovative education is truly remarkable. Upon first visiting PAST, we were immediately energized by seeing the facility, meeting the staff and the students.”

— John White, Principal of Deloitte Consulting LLP

What People Are Saying

Across the country, educators, students, and partners are seeing the difference real-world learning can make. Here’s what a few of them had to say about working with the PAST Foundation:

We are so fortunate to have a partner like the PAST Foundation who understands as we do the importance of hands-on, real-world, problem-based learning.”

— Steve Foreman, MEd, Assistant Superintendent, Zanesville City Schools.

What People Are Saying

Across the country, educators, students, and partners are seeing the difference real-world learning can make. Here’s what a few of them had to say about working with the PAST Foundation:

Everything has been great. Your staff is amazing. The classes are well organized and the right level of difficulty without being too overwhelming”

— Summer STEM Experience 2025 Parent

Join Us at an Upcoming Event

From hands-on student camps to educator workshops, we’re bringing real-world learning to life all year long.

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Our Work is Powered by Collaboration

We’re proud and grateful to partner with forward-thinking funders, school districts, and industry leaders who believe in transforming education through action.

Explore Tools & Stories That Inspire

We share what we’ve learned so others can build what’s next. Dive into our collection of resources, stories, and tools.

Ready to Link Learning to Life?

We believe real-world learning empowers people of all ages to thrive in life, work, and community. Our evidence-based, hands-on approach builds an inclusive, equitable, and innovative future of learning.

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