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title: How to Start Investing in New Pathways
description: Step-by-step ideas for investing in new pathways for real-world, career-connected, work-based learning for students.
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# How to Start Investing in New Pathways

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Getting Smart

*By: Tom Vander Ark on May 20, 2024*

With a new $250,000 state grant in hand, a small exurban district superintendent asked for advice on how to invest in [#NewPathways](https://www.gettingsmart.com/series/new-pathways/). Following are 10 ideas along with some leading examples. 

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