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Ecosystems of Ethnic Studies for Social Justice (ESSJ)

Interdisciplinary, Santa Clara County, 2024, High School, Funded Projects

Our goal with this professional development project is to create a self-sustaining ethnic studies program with increased education and planning time to make interdisciplinary ES Pedagogy a reality across campus.

Equity for SMHS Science Students

San Mateo County, 2024, STE(A)M, High School, Funded Projects

As SMHS science classes grow more diverse, our dedicated team aims to challenge and support all students, including language learners in college prep. Our goal is fostering a love for science and ensuring success for everyone.

Bilingual DEI Learning through Project Based Learning

Alameda County, Social & Emotional Learning, 2024, Elementary School, Funded Projects

This project aims to develop and implement DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) curricula through project-based learning that incorporate diverse perspectives, cultures, and voices in a K-8 Mandarin immersion school.

Inquiry to Empower Collective Efficacy

Social & Emotional Learning, Marin County, 2024, High School, Funded Projects

Our goal is to empower staff to conduct classroom inquiry to galvanize our collective efficacy – a shared belief that through our collective action, we can positively influence student outcomes.

Cultivating Conversation: Increasing Student Talk in the Classroom

Language, Alameda County, 2024, Middle School, High School, Funded Projects

Our project aims to transform our classrooms into spaces filled with the voices of our English language learners and newcomers (rather than teachers).

Transforming Our Kinder-First Grade Literacy Program

Reading/Writing, Santa Clara County, 2024, Elementary School, Funded Projects

Our team is committed to doing all we can to ensure that all our students are successful readers. We are setting out to transform our kinder-1st grade literacy program by doing a series of personalized professional development with The Reading League.

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2025

  • Restorative Justice from Diverse PerspectivesMay 13, 2025
  • PLC Global Ambassadors – College Park ElementaryMay 13, 2025
  • Mindful Mentoring for Teacher Leaders at GarfieldMay 13, 2025
  • Marshall Elementary Multilingual Learner Support ProjectMay 13, 2025
  • GLAD Training for ELD TeachersMay 13, 2025
  • Foundational Literacy and Syntax for Newcomer Multilingual LearnersMay 13, 2025
  • Engaging Minds: Multisensory Learning Interventions for Elementary ClassroomsMay 13, 2025
  • Developing Strong Mathematical Thinking in the ClassroomMay 13, 2025
  • Creating Culture through CollaborationMay 13, 2025
  • Collaborative Problem Solving: Help Ignite a Future of HopeMay 13, 2025
  • Building Equitable Access to Learning for Multilingual Learners in the Secondary ClassroomMay 13, 2025

2024

  • Cultivating our Collective Efficacy to Support Future Social Justice LeadersJune 10, 2024
  • Ecosystems of Ethnic Studies for Social Justice (ESSJ)June 10, 2024
  • Equity for SMHS Science StudentsJune 10, 2024
  • Bilingual DEI Learning through Project Based LearningJune 10, 2024
  • Inquiry to Empower Collective EfficacyJune 10, 2024
  • Cultivating Conversation: Increasing Student Talk in the ClassroomJune 10, 2024
  • Transforming Our Kinder-First Grade Literacy ProgramJune 10, 2024
  • Unlocking the Science of BiliteracyJune 10, 2024
  • Returning to our Roots: Crafting Empowering LearningJune 10, 2024

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June 1, 2025 / Cohort 12 Awardees Announced


July 2025 / LIGHT Awards Convening of Awardees


October 2025 /  LOI Application Cycle Opens


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