By Faris Sabbah, PhD. This winter, I had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussion focused on environmental literacy at the annual California Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee (CISC) Leadership Symposium. Our session featured the work of county offices of education that are supporting districts using environmental learning as the context for inclusive, relevant engagementRead more about County Offices of Education Present Environmental Literacy Programs at CISC Leadership Symposium[…]

As the new school year begins, educators are adapting to a new reality amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools are deciding if and how they should open their doors while multiple concerns hang in the balance. Indoor gatherings constitute a risk to community safety while virtual learning has revealed deep inequalities in students’ access to technology. AdministratorsRead more about The Green Return to School: California Administrators Find a New Lens for Teaching Environmental Literacy[…]

In late July 2020, the Santa Cruz COE, working with DeLaveaga Elementary teacher Isaí Baltézar and 4 interns from UCSC’s Cal Teach program, organized the first-ever “Virtual Math Camp” for 26 6th grade students in our county. During the week, students engaged synchronously each morning for 75 minutes and asynchronously each afternoon for 45 minutes to: HaveRead more about Virtual Math Camp[…]

The 6th Annual College Application Essay Workshop provides high school juniors and seniors with one-on-one guidance for either the  Common App or the UC PIQ Prompts of the college application essay. This year’s workshop will take place online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Four, free online meetings with professional mentors will take place between Oct.Read more about College Essay Application Workshop[…]

By James Hackett, Cruzio Director of Business Operations Equal Access Santa Cruz has a simple goal: to bridge the digital divide and bring true high-speed broadband to every family in the Santa Cruz community, regardless of income level. The project is spearheaded by Cruzio Internet, one of the country’s oldest independent ISPs and a trustedRead more about Equal Access Santa Cruz, Cruzio Internet, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education[…]

Environmental literacy equips students with the knowledge and skills to lead a more sustainable future. While the California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI) helps foster these educational opportunities, we learn from students more than we teach them. Young people across California are serving as the model for leading environmental action. As we continue to see theRead more about California Youth Lead the Movement for Environmental Action[…]