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Stick to Your Core Beliefs

How to use AI to stay super aligned to your values Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.” — Elvis Presley So here’s a question for ya: What kind of fingerprints are you leaving behind in your classroom, your meetings, your plans? Because whether we…

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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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December Innovation Monthly Newsletter

  Happy Holidays! As the holiday season approaches, we extend our warmest greetings to you. Your dedication, resilience, and passion in shaping young minds are invaluable gifts to our society. In this season of joy and gratitude, we want to express our deepest appreciation for the extraordinary work you do each day. We also invite…

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Celebrating KCI MERIT Graduates at the Common Sense Media Awards

The recent Common Sense Media Awards marked not just the 20th anniversary of an influential event but also a momentous occasion for educators, particularly those from the KCI community who graduated from the MERIT program. This year’s event, sparkling with glamour and inspirational stories, recognized individuals making a substantial impact on the lives of children…

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November 2023 Newsletter

Coming Soon! November 2023 KCI Connect – Crafting Calm Series (in-person | FREE): Thank You Cards – Nov 7th KCI CLOSED – November 10th & 11th, Veteran’s Day Bay Area Teachers – Apply for a Light Awards Grant by Nov. 14th. Details HERE Teachers and Tacos @The Tech Interactive (In-person)Nov. 17th. Details HERE Embroidery Patches Workshop (in-person 11:30 – 1 p.m.) @ KCI…

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October 2023 Newsletter

Can you believe it’s already October? The time is just zooming by! We hope you’re settling into the rhythm of the new academic year and are ready for the crisp air, colorful leaves, and all the learning that October offers. We’re back with another newsletter featuring updates, upcoming workshops, and events. Whether it’s the next…

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