Igniting the Future: Key Takeaways from KCI’s AI Working Session
The Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) recently hosted educators and thought leaders from across the Bay Area for our second working session of the Silicon Valley Artificial Intelligence Project. Focused on “AI for the 25-26 School Year: How to Prepare Your Students and Educators,” the day proved to be a dynamic exploration of the evolving…
Celebrating the 2021 MLK National Day of Service
The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 18, 2021 is the one US national holiday that is designated as a national day of service for all Americans. Even during this global pandemic, there are opportunities to give back to your community and serve those in need.
Get Your Students Ready for the 2021 US Inauguration!
January 20th is right around the corner, and teachers have the opportunity to inform your students about the powerful tradition of officially welcoming a newly-elected US President to the office. See the KCI instructional team’s curated Choice Board for K-8 teachers to send home with their students to inspire curiosity and family conversations at this crucial moment in our national history.
A Message From the KCI
Gay Krause, Executive Director, KCI shares a few thoughts regarding the recent events at the U.S. Capitol.
Creating Certainty in a Time of Uncertainty
COVID-19 provided a new challenge that has and will change the way we look at education moving forward. When change seems to be happening at a pace too rapid to catch up, many of us are fearful of what tomorrow, next week, or next fall will bring. To feel more grounded, consider these three lessons.
Computer Science is More Than Coding
Computer Science is a subject that has continued to gain traction because of the need for a highly skilled workforce that is competent in CS and computational thinking. In 2020, the subject has taken a backseat to distance/virtual learning and as a result, some of that momentum has been lost. This is where organizations like KCI can help fill that void.
Thank you, educators! (Holiday 2020 Message)
Dear Educators, We thank you. The year 2020 has been a challenging year for all K-12 and higher education educators. Educators everywhere and at all levels are reaching the challenge to work with students and their families: you were needed this year more than ever. We at the Krause Center for Innovation hope you will…