Returning to K-12 Education: Using Science to Keep Children, Teachers and Staff Safe

In the 13th webinar in the COVID-19 Conversations series, we will discuss: takeaways from recent data and expert opinion on opening K-12; lessons from K-12 reopening experiences in Europe; incorporation of pandemic health practices in schools; and plans for the Spring 2021 semester. Our expert panel: Wendy Armstrong, MD, Emory University (Moderator) Caitlin Rivers, PhD, […]

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Healing the Impact of Racial Injustice and Inequity: The Role of Afterschool

Healing the Impact of Racial Injustice and Inequity: The Role of Afterschool a Webinar with Dr. Shawn Ginwright The COVID-19 pandemic and the long list of African Americans killed by police has laid bare the racial injustice and inequity in our society. We know that many adult staff and many of our youth participants in […]

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CA STEAM: Partnering With Parents For Science Education

#DiscoverTogether: Science Activities, Videos & Lessons To Share With Parents Thousands of parents responded to the California State PTA’s (CAPTA) survey about what they need to support their children’s science learning. Join CAPTA leaders to hear survey results and ways you can help families #DiscoverTogether how engaging and fun science learning can be.

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Makey Makey: STEM from a Distance: Family Making, 3D Printing, and Setting Intentions

TOPIC: STEM From a Distance: Family Making, 3D Printing, and Setting Intentions WHEN: August 20th 3 pm Pacific/ 5 pm Central/ 6 pm Eastern Join our second panel discussion as we discuss making as a family, 3D printing from a distance, and setting intentions for maximizing remote learning through synchronous and asynchronous activities. This dynamic team […]

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The First Ingredient: Rising to Meet Challenges to Relationships in Fall 2020

What we have seen in our work at EXPLO Elevate over the last months has revealed the immediate, and at times existential, threats to critical school relationships. The justifiable stress accompanying significant decisions is too often chilling the relationships necessary to allow a school to preserve and deepen culture, to serve students, and to prepare […]

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Live Science: What the Stars Tell Us

Each episode in the series highlights scientists and researchers at Berkeley Lab. Make sure to download the worksheet beforehand (uploaded to k12education.lbl.gov/home-resources/live-science-series) to follow along in easy at-home activities. Register with your preferred email to receive the webinar link. We’ll be partnering with our friends at Lawrence Hall of Science and Science at Cal to […]

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Redesigning Learning Spaces: Prioritizing Flexibility, Equity, and Deeper Learning

As schools plan to reopen for physical learning, there is a profound opportunity to have equity and flexibility guide the creation of student-centered learning environments. Join us for a webinar with school design experts Nathan Strenge & Randy Fielding of Fielding International – an award-winning education design firm, and Dr. Robert Dillon, author of ‘The […]

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CTE Mission: CubeSat [info session]

Today, we launched CTE Mission: CubeSat, a national challenge to build technical skills for careers in space and beyond. The U.S. Department of Education invites high schools to bring space missions to students by designing and building CubeSat prototypes — in the classroom or at home. Designing and building a CubeSat prototype in this multiphase […]

Decolonizing Education and the Role of Restorative Justice in Schools

This webinar is for educators looking at ways to understand the restorative justice movement and its role in education. While restorative justice has been used in various school settings, it is critical that it is approached in an authentic and meaningful way that acknowledges the roots of the work and the practice. Too often education […]

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