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Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Impact Report

The Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) and the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) partnered in the 2024-2025 school year to help the district better support its Newcomers.  Background It is estimated that by 2030, 40 percent of all U.S. K–12 students will be English learners (ELs)(1). As the population of multilingual students continues to…

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MERIT Makes a Splash in Local News!

MERIT Makes a Splash in Local News!

The MERIT Program was recently featured in the Los Altos Town Crier, a local newspaper serving the Los Altos community.

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KCI Community Showcase featuring Christina DeGregorio

KCI Community Showcase featuring Christina DeGregorio

In our recent KCI Cast episode, Cate Tolnai interviews Christina DeGregorio, a #MERIT21 scholar, middle school Science and Forensics teacher, and health and wellness advocate from Burlingame Intermediate School.

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Building Bridges in K-14 Education

Building Bridges in K-14 Education

Part 7 of KCI’s Student Media Collaboration Blog Series highlighting the amazing partnership between KCI, East Side Union High School District, and Foothill College and produced on the WeVideo platform. 

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Multimedia Opportunities at Mt. Pleasant High School

Multimedia Opportunities at Mt. Pleasant High School

Part 6 of KCI’s Student Media Collaboration Blog Series highlighting the amazing partnership between KCI, East Side Union High School District, and Foothill College and produced on the WeVideo platform. 

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The Alabaster Awakening: Brian’s Story

The Alabaster Awakening: Brian’s Story

Part 5 of KCI’s Student Media Collaboration Blog Series highlighting the amazing partnership between KCI, East Side Union High School District, and Foothill College and produced on the WeVideo platform. 

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The Yellow America: Bianca’s Story

The Yellow America: Bianca’s Story

Part 4 of KCI’s Student Media Collaboration Blog Series highlighting the amazing partnership between KCI, East Side Union High School District, and Foothill College and produced on the WeVideo platform. 

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KCI is turning 25! We're celebrating this significant milestone with a special event. All event details are available on our dedicated event page.