About

Overview:
The Juxtopia Urban Learning Technology (JULT) showcases urban learning technology to improve the academic proficiency of underserved and disadvantaged youth.  JULT speakers will present learning technologies that increase test scores in K-12 math, reading, science and social studies; improve self-confidence; and improve workforce skills and entrepreneurial preparation.

JULT2007 Hypothesis:
If we invest in urban underserved and disadvantaged youth to improve their academic and technological proficiency through learning technology, we will be able to increase the number of technically skilled American workers who will be capable of supplying America’s demand for a highly skilled workforce and a better quality of life.

Why JULT?
The U.S. is falling significantly behind the rest of the world when it comes to technology innovation and proficiency that require skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This is even more daunting for historically disadvantaged youth, whose academic performance, noted through universal statistics, is below average around the world.