Fostering a Culture of Mindfulness with Students & Colleagues
This project is an inspiring example of how teacher-selected professional development can support positive social and emotional growth among teachers and students alike.
Bridging the Hearts & Minds of Youth
Most of this team had the pleasure of attending the Bridging the Hearts & Minds of Youth mindfulness conference in San Diego focused on engaging youth in diverse mindfulness experiences.
Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation Congratulates 2018 California Educator LIGHT Awards Recipients
The Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation is delighted to recognize the 11 teams of California teachers who are recipients of the 2018 Leveraging Innovation by Growing and Honoring Teachers (LIGHT) Awards.
Teachers from Buena Vista Horace Mann Present at National Conference
LIGHT Awards team members from at Buena Vista Horace Mann submitted a proposal to NABE around the topic creating an equity-focused community and school and presented on March 3, 2018 at NABE in Albuquerque.…
Spanish Teacher PLC Attends a BeGLAD Refresher Training
In January 2018, the CUES staff attended a unique BeGLAD refresher training session at a very special location, the Oakland showroom of One Workplace, a furniture company that works with schools to create active learning environments.
LIGHT Awards Team Explores Assistive Technology for Students With Disabilities
The LIGHT Awards team from Alvarado Elementary shares their experience after attending the AITA Conference focused on using assistive technology to help kids with all kinds of disabilities.