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Celebrating Gay Krause: A Pioneer in Educational Innovation on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2024

In the spirit of International Women’s Day, it’s crucial to shine a light on the trailblazers who have carved pathways for progress in various fields. One such pioneer, Gay  Krause,…

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The New MERIT Program 2.0

October 10, 2019

The MERIT program launched with a new name this year: Making Education Relevant through Innovative Teaching. A total of 42 educators from all over the Bay Area, California, and beyond…

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Microsoft Supports CS Program & Workshops

May 6, 2019

For the last three years, KCI’s Computer Science Crash Course for Educators has been a hit with educators who want to learn more about how to integrate CS into their…

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Popular FAME Program Expands to East Bay

May 6, 2019

KCI is extending the reach of its math professional learning program, FAME (Faculty Academy for Mathematics Excellence), for middle and high school teachers. After nine years of recruiting teachers from…

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New KCI Makerspace Initiative: Corporate Team Building

May 6, 2019

KCI was fortunate to receive a two-year grant from the state chancellor’s office through the California Community Colleges Maker Initiative. The grant is coming to an end, and KCI is…

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CIO Program: A New Breed of Education Execs

May 6, 2019

KCI kicked off its first Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) program in summer 2018. Seventeen educators from across the state participated in this 27-unit program that trains educators to fill a…

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Two Makerspace Coordinator Cohorts Graduate

May 6, 2019

Makerspaces are rapidly being implemented by schools, school districts, libraries, and community centers throughout the Bay Area, creating a need for trained staff to plan, implement, and run these spaces.…

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