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Why AI Detectors Fail and How We Can Foster AI Fluency Instead

The question isn’t if students will use AI. It’s how. While AI literacy has been the baseline, aiming for AI fluency, where students not only understand but can critically engage with AI, is now crucial. Currently, some schools use AI detectors to address cheating, but these tools are flawed, often mislabeling work and disproportionately affecting…

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Applied Creativity

Embracing Innovation in Education: Gay Krause and Her Unstoppable Journey

Krause Center for Innovation’s Founder & Executive Director The education landscape is swiftly evolving, fueled by rapid technological advancements and an ever-increasing need for teacher training. At the forefront of these shifts is Gay Krause, the trailblazing Executive Director of the Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) in Los Altos Hills, California. Recently, Krause, executive director…

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A KCI Impact Interview Featuring Jesus Huerta

A KCI Impact Interview Featuring Jesus Huerta

“My goal is to show teachers that the classroom can go beyond pencil and paper. With a focus on innovation (educators) allow students access to the next level of technology. The hope is students will learn how to be entrepreneurs, gain interest in STEAM and understand the design process.” – Jesus Huerta Recently, we interviewed…

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KCI Wants to Help You Make It Happen

KCI Wants to Help You Make It Happen

The past few years have been characterized by the uncertainty of what the future holds and many hoped 2021-2022 would be a return to the new “normal.” We heard from educators that it was one of the hardest years ever. Planning for opportunities and reigniting growth was difficult, to say the least. There were many…

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Give The Gift of Innovation to California Educators

Give The Gift of Innovation to California Educators

The season of giving is upon us! And what better way to ring it in than to participate in this year’s GivingTuesday, taking place on Tuesday, November 30th.

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How the Vadasz Family Foundation Supports the KCI Family of Learners

How the Vadasz Family Foundation Supports the KCI Family of Learners

Thanks to the Vadasz Family Foundation, KCI is pleased to be able to offset the tuition costs for California residents of Cohort 3 of our OBI Program!

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Supporting a Cause that Truly Makes a Difference

By investing in the KCI, you’re allowing our team to maintain programs and continue to train thousands of the state’s teachers so they can go back to the classroom and inspire their students.

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KCI Core Principles in Action: Equity

As K-12 districts reopen for learning in the newly-defined classroom, plans for students’ mental health are a major concern, presenting a need for strategic planning.

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Stop AAPI Hate

A Message of Support from the KCI

As a supporter of the FHDA district-wide equity efforts, the KCI is proud to stand in unity with the Foothill-DeAnza Community College district as we all work to create an equitable world for all underserved communities.

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CARES Act Funding Process

CARES Act Funding Process

Learn about available CARES Act funds and the process you must take to secure this added benefit for your learners.

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US Capitol Building

A Message From the KCI

Gay Krause, Executive Director, KCI shares a few thoughts regarding the recent events at the U.S. Capitol.

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