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December 2010 Newsletter |
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Making a Difference… One Student at a Time |
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Congratulations to ESUHSD on Passing A to G |
Upcoming Events |
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Silicon Valley Education Foundation congratulates East Side Union High School District, Superintendent Dan Moser, and the Board of Trustees for taking the bold action on November 18th's board meeting to raise curriculum standards for graduation. By adopting "A to G" courses as the standard curriculum, students will have more options and be more prepared as they move into college and careers. We view this decision as a huge win for students – and are pleased to be working alongside teachers and administrators to improve education for all students. |
December 2, 2010 December 14, 2010 Now – Jan. 31, 2010 Now – Dec. 17, 2010 |
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Waiting for Superman Panel Discussion |
Women & Girls Summit |
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December 14, 2010: 4:30pm – 6:00pm If you've seen the movie "Waiting for Superman," you probably have an opinion about how to best solve the problems faced by our students. The purpose of the forum is to allow for a public discussion from different perspectives on what the movie purports to say and whether that point of view is warranted. Although Silicon Valley Education Foundation does not take a position when we present forums, we are interested in looking at the complex issues raised in the movie. Are teachers' unions the problem? Are charter schools the solution? You won't want to miss this conversation on how to best solve this issue. Admission is free. Visit our website for more details and to RSVP. Panelists Sponsored by |
Dec. 2, 2010: 12 - 1:30pm Silicon Valley Education Foundation & Office of Women's Policy invite you to join us at this interactive forum with the purpose of finding ways to move women into education and training leading to high-wage and non-traditional careers, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Admission is free and lunch will be provided. RSVP online. Keynote Speaker Sponsored by |
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Past Event: Closing the Racial Achievement Gap |
STEMposium |
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Education Forum On November 10, 2010, over 140 educators, policymakers, community, and business leaders from around Silicon Valley gathered at East Side Union High School District's office in San Jose to listen from experts about our specific recommendations presented in the policy brief we recently published in partnership with Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Congressman Mike Honda was the keynote speaker. The panel was formed by Fred Jones, Fresno State professor Kenneth R. Magdaleno, Superintendent Vincent Matthews, and Stanford's dean of education Deborah Stipek. San Jose Mercury News' Editor Barbara Marshman moderated the panel. If you missed this great education forum, we invite you to visit our website to download the program and to see photos. A video of this forum will be available online in the next few days. It will also be televized on CreaTV San Jose in the next few days. Sponsored by |
Silicon Valley Education Foundation is proud to be part of STEMposium and to help bring more innovative STEM ideas to Silicon Valley. STEMposium is the collaboration of leaders in STEM education who are sharing their innovations in how to teach, learn and engage STEM in the classroom through 60 second videos. Students, teachers and other educational innovators are invited to upload their videos through this site. The most compelling videos will be selected through several rounds of reviews, starting in February and ending in March. Learn how you can submit a one minute video that highlights your STEM innovation! |
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SVEF's Blog: Thoughts On Public Education |
High Five Program |
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Visit Silicon Valley Education Foundation's blog, Thoughts On Public Education (TOP-Ed), to join the conversation about the latest and best in-depth information on education issues and policies affecting California schools. TOP-Ed editor John Fensterwald offers incisive reporting, analysis, and opinions, and op-eds from respected educators, researchers, teachers and non-profit leaders, who explore many sides of critical issues in education. Sign Up now to receive TOP-Ed e-mail updates. Don't miss out and join the conversation today! |
Support Silicon Valley Education Foundation's High Five program by making a recurring $5 monthly donation that will supports key programs like Stepping Up To Algebra, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), and Teacher Innovation Grant programs. These programs help kids in the Santa Clara County to prepare for success in math and be prepared for college and careers. |
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Educational Technology for Administrative Leadership |
SVEF Teacher of the Month |
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Join the cohort of educational leaders who want to learn more about educational technology and earn a certificate! In partnership with the Krause Center for Innovation, we are offering three classes that can go towards a certificate in Educational Technology for Administrative Leadership. The Educational Technology for Administrative Leadership certificate is a 6-unit program that takes place at Foothill College and prepares you to lead your school or district to improve student learning through strategic application of educational technologies. This program is designed for educational leaders who want to
Begins January 5; 3 weeks Visit edtechleaders.svefoundation.org for more information and to sign up. |
The KBAY Teacher of the Month for December is Cyd Mathias, who teaches third grade at Joseph Weller School in the Milpitas Unified School District. Cyd has taught for 12 years following a 19 year career in the insurance industry. She has a BA in Business Administration from San Francisco State University and a MA in Instructional Technology and a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential from San Jose… Read more. Sponsored by |
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