From Classroom Questions to Community Solutions: Empowering Students Through Local Problems
“WHEN Will I ever use this in my life?” That is the eternal classroom question. One powerful way to bridge the gap between school and life is by connecting mandated curriculum to local problems. When students see how their learning applies to the world around them, it becomes more impactful. That belief led me to…
Krause Center for Innovation hosts inaugural California Adobe Creativity Institute for Coaches and Leaders
Los Altos Hills, California – The Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) proudly hosted the first-ever California Adobe Creativity Institute for Coaches and Leaders, held on Saturday, February 25. This groundbreaking event was organized in partnership with the Adobe for Education team and attracted dozens of educators from across the state. During this full-day event, attendees…
Tour the MakeSpace at the Krause Center for Innovation: A Field Trip
The Krause Center for Innovation Makerspace at Foothill College is a prototyping lab providing the community with resources to design using a variety of computer-aided design and manufacturing tools. Educators and Foothill College students can schedule an appointment to visit the Makerspace. We provide not only the tools but certification and events. Teacher Will Cavada…
CUE to You!
Highlights, resources, and more from Spring CUE 2023 This year’s CUE Spring Conference was truly an inspiring experience, and if you haven’t attended it before, it is one of the best conferences in California and beyond for educators. The conference focuses on the latest ideas in teaching and learning and innovative educational technology for schools….
Let’s Get Real About Teacher Retention
The single, most powerful predictor of student achievement is the presence of qualified & experienced teachers. Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond At the Krause Center for Innovation, providing transformative professional development and thought leadership for educators, schools, and districts is our number one mission. We do this through programming, practical advice, and a supportive community. As we…
Being Mindful of Student Trauma This Holiday Season
The holiday season is typically a time of celebration, family, and a sense of togetherness and belonging. However, for many students who have experienced trauma, this is not always the case. From poverty to food insecurities to displaced families to loss of family members, the reasons for triggering our students this time of year abound….
KCI MERIT program: Equipping teachers with cutting-edge tools
Mission: The MERIT (Making Education Relevant through Innovative Teaching) program has been the Krause Center for Innovation’s premier professional learning opportunity for more than two decades. Housed at Foothill College, the research-based educator development initiative is designed to help teachers bolster their curricula with new teaching methodologies. A series of technology-enhanced learning activities and guest…