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The Teacher’s Guide to Building a Custom AI Assistant

Teachers carry more in one day than most people realize. That’s why the idea of adding yet another tool into the mix can feel like someone handing you a kettlebell when you’re already juggling flaming torches. So let’s take a breath. Because this is not one more thing. Creating a custom AI assistant (also known…

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Think of a GPT as a laminator for your brain... suddenly you're not reinventing the wheel every time you plan a lesson, write directions, or differentiate a text. You're starting at 30 percent instead of zero, and that changes everything. - Stacy Kratochvil
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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