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Increasing Access to AP Curriculum for Language Learners

Interdisciplinary, Alameda County, 2019, High School, Funded Projects

This team of teachers aims to support the unique literacy needs of English Language Learners taking Advanced Placement classes by engaging English Language Development (ELD) experts. San Lorenzo High School, San Lorenzo

Graham Middle School STEAM Digital Heroes

Interdisciplinary, Santa Clara County, 2019, Middle School, Funded Projects

This team of middle school teachers will collaborate with the Krause Center for Innovation to develop and pilot pathways for Project Based Learning (PBL)-based, technology enhanced electives and create curriculum for all students in media, technology, broadcasting, engineering, leadership, and visual art courses.

Vertical Alignment of School-Wide Advisory Curriculum

2018, Interdisciplinary, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, High School, Funded Projects

The goal of these five high school teachers is to strengthen their school’s Advisory program.

Project Based Learning to Improve Equity in Learning

Interdisciplinary, Alameda County, 2018, Middle School, Funded Projects

Five middle school teachers endeavor to learn the skills for, gain exposure to, and create a sustainable culture for project-based learning at their school.

Improving Personalized Learning: School-Wide, 4-8

Interdisciplinary, San Francisco, 2018, Elementary School, Middle School, Funded Projects

The team of elementary and middle school educators aims to 1) create a cohort of faculty leaders to design and implement a personalized learning program to meet the needs of individual students, and 2) expand personalized learning to all classrooms within their school.

Cycle of Inquiry Committee Looking Closely

Interdisciplinary, Alameda County, 2018, Middle School, High School, Funded Projects

This team of six middle and high school teachers will systematically consider their students’ learning, with a structure of collegial discussion focused on data. As teachers, classroom time occurs rapidly with little time to think deeply.

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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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