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Project Based Learning with a Maker Mindset

Alameda County, PBL-Maker Mindset, STE(A)M, Elementary School, 2016, Funded Projects, News

The team of four elementary school teachers will pilot a Project Based Learning (PBL)/Maker-Centered program.

Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation Congratulates 2016 California Educator LIGHT Awards Recipients

Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation Congratulates 2016 California Educator LIGHT Awards Recipients

Announcements, News

PRESS RELEASE: SAN FRANCISCO, CA – May 5, 2016    download press release (.pdf) Grants enable 13 teams of California educators to engage in professional development programs that invigorate personal commitments to teaching The Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation...
#BestSchoolDay for Students and Teachers in San Joaquin County

#BestSchoolDay for Students and Teachers in San Joaquin County

Education News, Announcements, News

 #BestSchoolDay Across the USA We are excited to share news of a recent effort by a partner in championing teachers. In an “act of mass philanthropy” called #BestSchoolDay, DonorsChoose.org has coordinated a flash-funding of teacher projects in cities and counties...
Second Annual LIGHT Awards Convening Celebrates 2015 Awardees

Second Annual LIGHT Awards Convening Celebrates 2015 Awardees

Announcements, News

In August 2015, the Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation hosted its second annual Convening honoring the teacher teams that received LIGHT Awards earlier in the year. The meeting brought together an impressive group of 31 educators along with members of Intrepid...

In the Driver’s Seat: PacTIN Survey Highlights Benefits of New Models for Teacher Professional Development

Education News, News

The Pacific Coast Teacher Innovation Network (PacTIN), housed at the UC Davis School of Education, was an early inspiration for the LIGHT Awards. Like the LIGHT Awards, PacTIN supported small teams of California teachers to implement professional development adapted...

Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation Announces 2015 California Educator LIGHT Awards Recipients

Announcements, News

PRESS RELEASE: SAN FRANCISCO, CA — April 1, 2015 download press release (.pdf) Grants enable 10 teams of California educators to engage in professional development programs that invigorate personal commitments to teaching. The Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation today...
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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

2023

  • Using Science and Social Justice to Raise Teaching Practice
  • The Power of Play
  • Raising a Community of Writers
  • Project Based Geometry and The Trades
  • PBL for Newcomers: Language Development, Engagement and Empowerment
  • Our Changing Planet – Community of Practice
  • Engaging Diverse Youth through Strong Dual Immersion

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