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Data Privacy 101

What Every Teacher Needs to Know About AI Tools & Data When I first heard about data privacy, it felt like an abstract concern. Like something for IT departments to handle. But as I’ve learned, it’s also up to teachers to protect our students in the digital age, especially with the rise of generative AI…

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KCI Team’s Insights from CUE 2024 in Palm Springs

The KCI team recently soaked up the sunshine and innovation at the CUE conference in Palm Springs! While we immersed ourselves in networking and explored a variety of EdTech themes at the conference, we’re particularly keen to spotlight AI’s transformative impact on educators and students and share a few tools that we learned about. AI…

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

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, has left an indelible mark on the world of education through her innovative endeavors and relentless dedication. As we celebrate this special day, let’s delve…

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Elevating Education: Key Insights from the 2024 CISC Symposium

The 2024 CISC Symposium in Monterey, California, hosted by Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) with the theme “Students Rising,” united educators and innovators to explore innovative topics aimed at uplifting every student. The event featured workshops, keynotes, and discussions focused on enhancing educational strategies and innovations. The Krause Center for Innovation’s Team (Gay…

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Insights from the Silicon Valley AI Leadership Summit: Shaping the Future of AI in Education

The Krause Center for Innovation (KCI), in partnership with the AI Education Project (aiEDU) recently hosted a groundbreaking event, the Bay Area Summit on AI Education, marking a significant stride toward integrating artificial intelligence into educational paradigms. This full-day summit, held on February 2nd, 2024, at the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College, brought…

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Celebrating Our Partnership: A Look Back at the Power of Partnerships Event with SCCOE

We recently had the honor of being recognized as a distinguished partner honoree at the inaugural “Power of Partnerships: Together We Inspire” event hosted by the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE). This recognition is not just an award; it symbolizes our commitment to student success and embodies our shared values and goals with…

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Empowering Educators – KCI’s MERIT Program and the Los Altos Town Crier 2023 Holiday Fund

In a recent article featured in the Los Altos Town Crier, the spotlight shone brightly on the Krause Center for Innovation’s (KCI) flagship professional learning program – MERIT (Making Education Relevant through Innovative Teaching). A cornerstone in educator development for over 23 years, MERIT has continuously evolved, driving advancements in teaching methodologies from its base…

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