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Principals Breakfast2024
Empowering Leadership: Principals Explore AI and Professional Development at the Annual Principals’ Breakfast

In our mission to take teachers from good to great and journey towards teaching excellence, we understand the importance of strong leadership to support our teachers at ÈÕ±¾avÎÞÂëschools. On August 23rd, we hosted our annual principals’ breakfast and new principals’ orientation, providing space for the principals to learn in community with one another. The […]

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2024 National Science Teacher Association Conference in Denver

The 2024 National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Annual Conference, held in Denver for four days in March, brought together educators, researchers, and science enthusiasts. The event featured diverse workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities focused on advancing science education. The ÈÕ±¾avÎÞÂëFoundation funded 12 current science fellows and mentors from Los Angeles Unified, Pomona Unified, Walnut […]

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Skirball Graduation 2024

On May 18th, we honored 74 fellows and 13 mentors across eight school districts. The celebratory luncheon included a warm welcome from Dr. Barry Munitz (President and CEO) and congratulatory messages from Jonathan Victor (Board Chair), Jocelyn Tetel (Vice President of Advancement at Skirball Cultural Center), and Jerry Harris (Executive Director). On behalf of the […]

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Post Fellowship Year Graduation 2024

Ten schools were invited to participate in the Post-Fellowship Year (PFY) program to deepen and broaden the work of alumni and spread and sustain learning across the school. Upon completion of the 2-year core fellowship, the mentor, fellows, and school principal engaged in a yearlong journey of building their skills as leaders and change-makers in […]

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Empowered Learning Conference 2024

On Saturday, March 2nd, nearly 200 educators gathered at Telesis Academy in Rowland Unified School District for the 2024 Empowered Learning Conference. Despite the rainy, cold weather, a diverse group of current and former fellows, mentors, and administrators attended the event, eager to engage in a day of professional growth. Dr. Sonal Patel, Program Manager […]

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Recognizing Suzanne Huerta, finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

We are thrilled to announce that Suzanne Huerta, a teacher at Whitaker Elementary School in Buena Park, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). This award, the highest recognition for K-12 STEM educators in the United States, celebrates Suzanne’s outstanding contributions to mathematics education […]