We are excited to launch our podcast series: STEAM in CA!

In our first episode, Katherine Goyette, from the California Department of Education (CDE), and Karyn Warner, Associate Director of STEAM Initiatives at CDE Foundation, talk with Stephen Callahan about the impact his FabLab (a 7,000-square-foot makerspace) at San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) is having on student learning. Additionally, Stephen provides real-world examples of how to integrate STEAM during the school day and how to make the learning relevant to students’ lives. Listen now!

You can meet Stephen in person at the 2024 CA STEAM Symposium for a deeper dive into how to have a positive impact on student learning with STEAM experiences.

The Sphere Was Just Named One of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023!

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We are excited to announce Refik Anadol will be joining us in-person as a keynote speaker at the CA STEAM Symposium, February 9-10, 2024 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Anadol is an internationally renowned media artist, director, and pioneer whose work locates creativity at the intersection of humans and machines by combining art, engineering, mathematics, and neuroscience. He is the first to use artificial intelligence in a public artwork, and has partnered with teams at Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA, Apple, Intel, IBM, NASA/JPL, Siemens, Epson, MIT, UCLA, Harvard University, Imperial College, Stanford University, and UCSF, to apply the latest, cutting-edge science, research, and technologies to his work.

Taking the data that surrounds us as primary material, and the neural network of a computerized mind as a collaborator, Anadol offers us radical visualizations of our digitized memories and expands the possibilities of interdisciplinary arts. The primary thread that runs throughout Anadol’s groundbreaking visualizations is the unseen world of data. For WDCH Dreams, 100 years of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s digital archives were tapped to inspire the visuals projected onto Frank Gehry’s iconic building. Oakland’s Sense of Place used real-time environmental data such as wind, temperature, and humidity as well as invisible communication signals from Bluetooth, Wifi and LTE to inform the work.

Anadol is the Director of Refik Anadol Studio in Los Angeles and Lecturer in UCLA’s Department of Design Media Arts. Anadol has received a number of awards and prizes including the Lorenzo il Magnifico Lifetime Achievement Award for New Media Art, Microsoft Research’s Best Vision Award, German Design Award, UCLA Art+Architecture Moss Award, Columbia University’s Breakthrough in Storytelling Award, and Google’s Artists and Machine Intelligence Artist Residency Award.

Refik Anadol Studio comprises designers, architects, data scientists, and researchers from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, embracing principles of inclusion and equity throughout every stage of production. Studio members originate from 10 different countries and are collectively fluent in 15 languages. The Studio’s internship program also demonstrates a strong commitment to mentoring young people from a variety of personal experiences, values, and world views.

Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation, in partnership with the California Department of Education, and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, invite all STEAM enthusiasts to join us for our 11th annual convening on February 9-10, 2024 in Long Beach, CA. This must-attend STEAM education professional learning event brings together passionate people seeking inspiration, energizing engagements, and the opportunity to collaborate with STEAM education experts. 

Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California

Hotel Information: The STEAM Symposium has secured rooms at a discounted rate of $249.  Once you register, make sure to BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM at the Westin Long Beach or the Hyatt Regency Long Beach.

Registration Rate: Fees

Co-Hosts: California Department of Education, California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, & Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation

Light morning refreshments will be provided, however, no meals are included in the registration fee. 

Every year we see participants from dozens of states and multiple countries. The 2024 CA STEAM Symposium provides access to two full days of banner keynotes which will challenge and inspire, peer-lead breakout sessions with actionable ideas to bring back to classrooms, a hands-on, interactive Makerspace, and opportunities to find out about the newest tools and resources in our Exhibit Hall.

Rarely do we teach just one portion of the STEAM acronym. Connecting to the real world requires cross-content work with the goal of helping students feel safe, known, supported, and fully engaged in learning. This event provides the opportunity to learn how to readily integrate STEAM practices into your learning environment, along with strategies and resources to address students’ and educators’ social & emotional well-being to support academic progress.

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What is your area of interest? The following are breakout session pathways that indicate points of emphasis to help Symposium participants choose breakout sessions they want to attend and build their own learning journey.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Arts Integration, Creativity, & Design Thinking
  • College & Career Pathways 
  • Computer Science 
  • Environmental Education, Civics, & Human Impact
  • Expanded Learning Opportunities 
  • Family & Community Engagement  
  • Flexible Learning Environments
  • Literacy Integration
  • Math Framework
  • Media & Information Literacy
  • Multidisciplinary Learning
  • Social Justice & Social Impact 
  • Wellness

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You Could Earn Graduate Level Credit By Participating In #CASTEAM24

Now California STEAM Symposium participants can register for graduate-level credit from University of San Diego. Use these credits to climb your school/district pay scale or to keep your credential valid with mandatory certified PD. These semester units can be applied to degrees where accepted. To be eligible for credit:

  • Enroll by February 10, 2024.
  • Pay $118 for your 1.5 units.
  • Participate in sessions at the Symposium, February 9-10, 2024.
  • E-mail your certificate of completion to pce-cv@sandiego.edu after the Symposium ends. Transcripts will be mailed after the certificates are received.

Get the most out of your 2024 CA STEAM Symposium experience by taking advantage of this great opportunity!

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Looking to partner? The California STEAM Symposium is the largest gathering of STEAM educators in the state. Our upcoming Symposium in 2024 celebrates the 11th anniversary of this landmark event! Our event demographics reflect the education practitioners and decision-makers best positioned to engage with your brand. California STEAM Symposium provides best-in-class, peer-led, industry-leading professional development events, as well as year-round programming, including webinars, podcasts, peer mentoring networks, professional learning communities, and special events. Download our Partnership Deck here.

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  • INCREASE NAME RECOGNITION AS A SPONSOR The Symposium’s high-impact engagement options will give your company the competitive edge to stand out in the crowd and be recognized as a leading partner in STEAM education.
  • SHOWCASE YOUR ORGANIZATION AS AN EXHIBITOR The Symposium is a rich environment to demonstrate your products and services to leaders in education. This is your chance to provide participants with solutions to some of their biggest challenges.
  • EXTEND BRAND AWARENESS VIA MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES Expand your organization’s message beyond your exhibit booth to capture our participants’ attention when you take advantage of additional engagement opportunities.

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The 11th annual California STEAM Symposium offers multiple options to partner and achieve your objectives. Become a sponsor and create strategic sales opportunities, establish market leadership, and enhance brand recognition with your target audiences.

An initiative of Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation and co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, the Symposium brings together thousands of teachers, administrators, students, higher-education representatives, program providers, and philanthropic and industry partners to learn how to improve and expand STEAM teaching in schools and throughout communities. Throughout the event, we will come together to explore high-quality strategies to cultivate systems that promote life-long learning for everyone through inclusive and targeted practices, high-impact techniques, and policies, whether from a classroom or organizational point of view. These approaches promote a sense of belonging and ignite student passion for learning as well as support the social-emotional development of our education community. Download our Partnership Deck here.

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Become an exhibitor at the 2024 California STEAM Symposium to meet and gain exposure with educators seeking new and innovative solutions to STEAM education challenges!

Together we will share knowledge, research, and stories to support each other in navigating our personal and professional journeys. Support the Symposium with a variety of activations or combine any element(s) into a custom partnership. Additional opportunities will include signage at the Symposium, as well as recognition in the mobile app and online digital schedule. Contact STEAMSymposium@cdefoundation.org with any questions.

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Our team is incredibly thankful to our corporate sponsors, philanthropic partners, and public sector allies across the state! With your support, the California STEAM Symposium is able to reach, educate, and engage thousands of participants each year. We appreciate you!

Curious about our partnership opportunities? Download our Partnership Deck here.

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Our Co-Hosts

The STEAM Symposium is co-hosted by the Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation, the California Department of Education and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.  CDEF works to create programs to increase educational opportunities and success for California’s students. CDEF’s vision is that every public school in California has engaged students, effective teachers and leaders, enriching environments where every student can reach his or her full potential, and supportive communities that believe in the value and quality of public education. 

California Department of Education – California will provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The Department of Education serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners. Together, as a team, we prepare students to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. Check out State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond’s press release.

California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls – For more than 50 years, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls has identified and worked to eliminate inequities in state laws, practices, and conditions that affect California’s women and girls. Established as a state agency with 17 appointed commissioners in 1965, the Commission regularly assesses gender equity in health, safety, employment, education, and equal representation in the military, and the media. The Commission provides leadership through research, policy and program development, education, outreach and collaboration, advocacy, and strategic partnerships.

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Q: When and where will the next California STEAM Symposium be held?

A: We are excited to announce the next California STEAM Symposium will be held in-person at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center at 300 East Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90802 on February 9-10, 2024. Want to stay up to date on the latest STEAM Symposium news? Join our e-newsletter.

Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California

Hotel Information: The STEAM Symposium has secured rooms at a discounted rate of $249.  Once you register, make sure to BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM at the Westin Long Beach or the Hyatt Regency Long Beach.

Registration Fee

Co-Hosts: California Department of Education, California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, & Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation

Light morning refreshments will be provided, however, no meals are included in the registration fee. Schedule details and breakout sessions will be announced later in the fall.

Q: Where can I find the CDE Foundation’s W-9?

A: CDEF 2023 W-9

Q: How do I apply to present a breakout session?

A: Call For Proposals is now closed. Want to stay up to date on the latest STEAM Symposium news? Join our e-newsletter.

Q: What’s the STEAM Symposium all about?

A: Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation, in partnership with the California Department of Education, and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, invite all STEAM enthusiasts to join us for our 11th annual convening on February 9-10, 2024 in Long Beach, CA. We remain committed to advancing equity in STEAM, and will focus on the following themes during breakout and keynote sessions:

  • You Belong In STEAM:
    Creating conditions to nurture student agency, identity, and inclusion through joyful STEAM learning experiences.
  • Recruiting, Training, and Retaining Diverse & Inclusive STEAM Leaders:
    Strengthening The Educator Workforce

Together we will share knowledge, research, and stories to support each other in navigating our personal and professional journeys. The Symposium will provide a brave space for exploring equity in STEAM learning, particularly for underrepresented populations we seek to grow in STEAM: educators and students of color, girls, multilingual learners, foster youth, unsheltered students, LGBTQIA+, low socio-economic students, and those with special learning needs. Participants will be able to embark upon this journey immediately with access to resources, collaborators, and a network that seeks to leverage STEAM education as a tool for developing STEAM Identity, civic engagement, social responsibility, student agency, and other shared goals to benefit future generations.

Q: How much are the registration fees for the Symposium?

A: Click here for registration fee information.

Q: What is included in the Symposium registration fee?

A: The California STEAM Symposium ticket provides access to two full days of banner keynotes which will challenge and inspire, peer-lead breakout sessions with actionable ideas to bring back to classrooms, an interactive Makerspace, and opportunities to find out about the newest tools and resources in our Exhibit Hall.

In general, there will be concurrent breakout sessions in both the mornings and afternoons each day as well as multiple general sessions with keynote speakers. The Exhibit Hall and Makerspace will tentatively be open from about 7:30am to 4:30pm each day as well. We are also planning networking opportunities where participants can meet up with affinity groups.

Q: How can I register and pay for multiple staff together?

A: We encourage team participation at the Symposium! We offer 15% off registration for groups of 6 or more. Groups of 30 or less may be registered together using the Add Group Member option during the registration process. If you do not know exactly who will be participating yet, you can pay for a block of registrations now and then have people at your site register at a later date. Please contact Karyn Warner at steamsymposium@cdefoundation.org for assistance with purchasing registration blocks or for registering groups larger than 30.

Q: How do I make changes to my registration?

A: Click “Already Registered” located under the “Register Now” button on the homepage. Enter the registration email address and confirmation number to log in; click the “Modify Registration” button and make any necessary changes.

Q: How do I pay with a check?

A: Please print your online registration confirmation and mail it with your check to: CDE Foundation, 548 Market Street, #PMB 75621, San Francisco, CA 94104

Q: How do I cancel or transfer my registration?

A: Registration cancellations minus a $75 processing fee will be accepted on or before July 31, 2023. Beginning August 1, 2023, participants who can no longer attend may transfer the registration to another educator. Substitutions can be made online by clicking “Already Registered” link on the homepage. The email and registration confirmation number are required for any modifications. Registration transfers will be accepted through January 31, 2024. Please email kayla@sdmeetings.com with any challenges modifying a registration.

Q: How do I send a Purchase Order to accompany my registration?

A: Purchase orders are not a form of payment; a purchase order may be used to hold a registration spot until an invoice is generated and a check has been mailed. Please include a copy of your registration with your mailed purchase order, or include the registration confirmation number if sending via email to steamsymposium@cdefoundation.org. Registration will be confirmed once the check is received.

Q: Is there an opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) if I participate in the Symposium?

A: Yes, you could earn graduate-level credit by participating in #CASTEAM24. California STEAM Symposium participants can register for graduate-level credit from University of San Diego and use these credits to climb their school/district pay scale or to keep their credential valid with mandatory certified PD. These semester units can be applied to degrees where accepted. To be eligible for credit:

  • Enroll by February 10, 2024.
  • Pay $118 for your 1.5 units.
  • E-mail your certificate of completion to pce-cv@sandiego.edu after the Symposium ends. Transcripts will be mailed after the certificates are received.

Q: How can I request special assistance?

A: Please fill out the special request field when registering for the Symposium. For additional inquiries, please email: steamsymposium@cdefoundation.org.

Q: Do you have discounted hotel rooms and how do I coordinate my stay in Long Beach? 

A: The STEAM Symposium has secured rooms at a discounted rate of $249. Once you register, make sure to BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach or at the Westin Long Beach.  We highly encourage you to take advantage of these room blocks to ensure the best rates and to allow networking with fellow attendees. The STEAM Symposium is unable to offer assistance or guidance should you book outside of our block. These discounted hotel rooms are only available for a limited time, so book soon!

Q: Is the STEAM Symposium the same thing as the STEM Symposium?

A: Yes. We began incorporating Art into what was previously called the STEM Symposium with the 2017 California STEAM Symposium. Like many of our partners in the field, we are embracing curiosity, self-expression, teamwork, and design thinking which help young innovators thrive. We also continue to spotlight access and inclusion for all while elevating girls and students of color as future leaders – principles core to our shared success.

Q: May attendees from outside of California participate?

A: Yes, this is the not-to-be-missed STEAM event of the year. Every year we see participants from dozens of states and multiple countries. We welcome participants from all around the globe!

Q: Where can I get additional information about the next STEAM Symposium if I still have questions?

A: Contact steamsymposium@cdefoundation.org with additional questions.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

California Educators, from PK-12, who have, currently are or plan to align their curriculum and instruction with STEAM learning and opportunities, the Environmental Principles and Concepts (EP&Cs), and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Particularly, those seeking curricular integration and Maker-driven learning environments.

California’s District and County Curriculum Administrators working to challenge today’s students and better prepare them for college and 21st-century careers, scale STEAM professional learning and discover ways to broaden quality STEAM education on a systemic level.

Higher Education Professionals leading pre-service teaching programs and other pathways to increase and improve the STEAM educator pipeline, as well as those working on inclusive recruitment and persistence initiatives for STEAM majors.

National and California Associations and Non-Profit Organizations that promote STEAM awareness and solutions in California schools.

Community Programs and Foundations that are looking to support and partner with California educators and school districts on successful, scalable programs.

Educational Technology Companies promoting new ways of learning—in and out of the classroom.

STEAM Industry Business Partners who understand the importance of strong STEAM learning and skills needed to succeed in our 21st-century world.

Policymakers who work on innovative partnerships with STEAM industry partners, local schools and districts, and government to support accessible and equitable student learning and STEAM-career experience. 

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The Sphere Was Just Named One of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023!

You have to experience this!

We are excited to announce Refik Anadol will be joining us in-person as a keynote speaker at the CA STEAM Symposium, February 9-10, 2024 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Anadol is an internationally renowned media artist, director, and pioneer whose work locates creativity at the intersection of humans and machines by combining art, engineering, mathematics, and neuroscience. He is the first to use artificial intelligence in a public artwork, and has partnered with teams at Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA, Apple, Intel, IBM, NASA/JPL, Siemens, Epson, MIT, UCLA, Harvard University, Imperial College, Stanford University, and UCSF, to apply the latest, cutting-edge science, research, and technologies to his work.

Taking the data that surrounds us as primary material, and the neural network of a computerized mind as a collaborator, Anadol offers us radical visualizations of our digitized memories and expands the possibilities of interdisciplinary arts. The primary thread that runs throughout Anadol’s groundbreaking visualizations is the unseen world of data. For WDCH Dreams, 100 years of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s digital archives were tapped to inspire the visuals projected onto Frank Gehry’s iconic building. Oakland’s Sense of Place used real-time environmental data such as wind, temperature, and humidity as well as invisible communication signals from Bluetooth, Wifi and LTE to inform the work.

Anadol is the Director of Refik Anadol Studio in Los Angeles and Lecturer in UCLA’s Department of Design Media Arts. Anadol has received a number of awards and prizes including the Lorenzo il Magnifico Lifetime Achievement Award for New Media Art, Microsoft Research’s Best Vision Award, German Design Award, UCLA Art+Architecture Moss Award, Columbia University’s Breakthrough in Storytelling Award, and Google’s Artists and Machine Intelligence Artist Residency Award.

Refik Anadol Studio comprises designers, architects, data scientists, and researchers from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, embracing principles of inclusion and equity throughout every stage of production. Studio members originate from 10 different countries and are collectively fluent in 15 languages. The Studio’s internship program also demonstrates a strong commitment to mentoring young people from a variety of personal experiences, values, and world views.

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Remember when we created art together? Phil Hansen reveals the final product for our amazing #CASTEAM20 community! The final artistic image is available here so you can check out all of the pieces!

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We are excited to launch our podcast series: STEAM in CA!

In our first episode, Katherine Goyette, from the California Department of Education (CDE), and Karyn Warner, Associate Director of STEAM Initiatives at CDE Foundation, talk with Stephen Callahan about the impact his FabLab (a 7,000-square-foot makerspace) at San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) is having on student learning. Additionally, Stephen provides real-world examples of how to integrate STEAM during the school day and how to make the learning relevant to students’ lives.

Educational Technology and Engineering Design Coordinator for SJCOE, Stephen teaches multiple STEAM subjects to summer camp students and teachers as a member of the faculty of the STEM Master’s program at Teachers College of San Joaquin. Outside teaching, he is even further involved in the STEAM community, writing curriculum for CodeStack High School, engineering new exhibits for students and teachers, and recording new teacher professional learning videos.

Listen now!

You can meet Stephen in person at the 2024 CA STEAM Symposium for a deeper dive into how to have a positive impact on student learning with STEAM experiences.

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Lunch Bites is a free professional learning series produced by the California STEAM Symposium team. 

Even as the news is changing daily, what remains is the need within our community to feel connected to each other, grow professionally, and share resources. Take a stretch break, grab your lunch, and learn with us as we examine the realities and opportunities of delivering lessons in any learning environment. Subscribe to the podcast on the Apple, Spotify, and Google podcast platforms. View all webinars on the CDEF YouTube page. Lunch Bites is made possible through our partnership with Chevron, the human energy company. To learn more about their generous support of STEM Education visit STEM Education Partnerships & Investments — Chevron.com.

Podcast Episode 17: Karen Vang – STEAM and Early Learning

In this episode, Karen Vang shares how STEAM intersects with Early Education, various Early Learning practices which are transferable at all grade levels, and how hands-on, project-based learning includes a lot of intangibles that are hard to measure, but you can determine impact on student learning.

Karen Vang is the Program Manager at the Center for District Innovation And Leadership in Early Education (DIAL EE). Before joining DIAL EE, Karen was responsible for managing early literacy assessments in Oakland, CA, for over 1000 children, conducting data analysis for continuous program improvement, and coordinating professional development across multiple agencies at the Kenneth Rainin Foundation. She initially began her career in early childcare as a student assistant with infants and toddlers, and has also worked as a literacy tutor in a Transitional Kindergarten classroom. Karen holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley.

Make sure to visit: DIALEE

Podcast Episode 16: Building Powerful Partnerships To Support Student Learning

Anita Miller, Advisor for Chevron Education and Corporate Programs, and Jesse Lovejoy, Director of 49ers EDU and 49ers Museum, provide an honest look behind the scenes at how successful partnerships begin, what the growing pains are, and ideas for how everyone, from classroom teachers to district leadership, can develop partnerships to positively impact their students’ lives.

Make sure to visit the Chevron STEM Zone  and 49ers EDU.

Webinar Episode 16: Creative Partnerships For Expanding Learning Opportunities Grant
Special Guests: Exploratorium, Lawrence Hall of Science, & California Science Center
1:00-1:30 PM P.T., Friday, April 30, 2021

This episode features the California Science Center, the Lawrence Hall of Science, and the Exploratorium. We discuss creative opportunities for partnering with community educators as the Expanded Learning Division at the California Department of Education administers a significant amount of grant funding to address learning loss and recovery.

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Podcast Episode 15: Seize the Moment with Expanded Learning Opportunities Grants

Michael Funk, Director of the Expanded Learning Division at the California Department of Education, encourages every educator to seize the moment with the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grants. He encourages looking for community solutions to support student growth this summer and beyond while also providing tangible examples for Local Education Agencies and Expanded Learning Partners.  

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Podcast Episode 14: Science Advocacy & Inclusive Practices

Jessica Sawko, Associate Director of the California STEM Network, and Juanita Chan, STEM and College and Careers Pathway Coordinator for Rialto Unified School District, join us. We discuss rethinking inclusive practices for a post-distance learning world, and they give tips for advocating for science no matter your role in education.

Our guests also talk about the challenge with measuring potential learning loss and the need for assessments to provide data points to inform the LCAP process occurring now in districts. Both guests also share tools to assist educators in advocating for Science.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
CA4NGSS: Science Advocacy CommunicationsToolkit – Curated core messages, slide presentations, and other communication toolkits
Opportunity for Successful Science Implementation in a Post-Pandemic Climate – Guidance for using the LCAP to Mitigate Science Learning Loss

Note: This was recorded while the state was still in negotiations with the U.S. Department of Education regarding the State Board approved plan for assessment for the 2020/2021. For the latest information on science and other state testing requirements for 2020/2021, please visit CDE’s website.

Podcast Episode 13: A Child’s Education Journey with Patricia Lozano, Director of Early Edge California

“I am optimistic.  We went through a really hard time this last year and I am optimistic that we are going to rebuild better and that this is an opportunity for us to really think about what is best for kids, families, and teachers. People are really understanding the benefits are starting early and I’m really hopeful that this will turn into action.” 

We welcome Patricia Lozano, Executive Director of Early Edge California, to explore the recently released report, Building A Coherent P-12 Education System In California, and reflect on the report’s kick-off webinar. She shares about her journey from Colombia to California. She also lends her expertise to highlight family engagement strategies and the benefits of supporting our multilingual students and families.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Executive Summary – Building A Coherent P-12 Education System In California
Full Report – Building A Coherent P-12 Education System In California
Webinar Recording – Improving A Child’s Education Journey: A Conversation About K-12 Policy & Early Learning in California

Podcast Episode 12: Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, & Performing Arts: A New Arts Guide by CAPTA & CREATE/CA with Sarah Anderberg, Jesus Holguin, & Erin Jenks

We explore the recently released Guide To Arts Education In Public Education that was developed by the California State PTA and Create/CA. The guide was created in response to the updated California Arts Standards developed by the California Department of Education. While designed for parents, this guide has many useful resources for educators at every grade level and is also available in both English and Spanish. Learn more about the power of the arts, how to become an Arts Equity District, and the various ways this arts guide can be utilized in your education community by listening today.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Parents’ Guide To Arts Education In Public Education
Creative Industries Career Map
The Declaration of the Rights of All Students to Equity in Arts Learning
How to become an Arts Equity District
California Arts Standards

Webinar Episode 15: Empowering Students with Website Creation Tools with Wix Education
11:30-Noon P.T., Thursday, February 25, 2021
Episode 15: Slide Deck & Resources

Podcast Episode 11: 49ers EDU: The Intersection of Sports and STEAM with Sofy Navarro & Sara Jin

We are excited to share our conversation with 49ers EDU team members Sofy Navarro, Senior Manager, and Sara Jin, Lead Educator. In this episode, we discuss their pivot from in-person learning experiences to inspiring digital learning, how to be more inclusive of females in STEAM, and some great engaging resources for your learning environment.  

Resources Mentioned:
49ers EDU Interactive Digital Playbook
49ers EDU PDF Digital Playbook
49ers EDU Website
49ers EDU #LunchBites Webinar Video

Podcast Episode 10: A Pathway to Equitable Math Instruction with Dani Wadlington & Kyndall Brown

We discuss equitable math and dismantling racism in mathematics instruction with Dani Wadlington, Director of Mathematics Education at Quetzal Education Consulting and Kyndall Brown, Executive Director at the California Mathematics Project. We take a close look at both individual and school-wide approaches to anti-racist practices in education. Dani and Kyndall also share about their contributions to the “A Pathway To Equitable Math Instruction” project which includes a newly available workbook that models how to be an anti-racist math educator.   

Resources mentioned: equitablemath.org

Webinar Episode 14: Sports and STEAM with 49ers EDU
11:30-Noon P.T., Thursday, October 29
Episode 14: Slide Deck & Resources

Podcast Episode 9: Compassion Centered Education

“The other thing you can do is to practice self-compassion. Love yourself. Be kind to yourself. Extend the grace you would afford to anyone else going through tremendous turmoil to yourself. You’re worth it!” 

Dr. Jacquelyn Ollison is the Program Director of the California Teacher Residency Lab at CDE Foundation. She is a committed educator with extensive education experience as a teacher and school site, district, and state administrator. Dr. Jacquelyn Ollison addresses the issue of compassion fatigue, and how teachers suffer from the emotional labor of serving their students.

Resources Mentioned:
Read her blog: Compassion Centered Education
Watch her TEDx Talk: Compassion Fatigue

Podcast Episode 8: Early Education & STEAM
“Every last one of us is responsible for the world we live in. When we are asking our children to be better than that, we should be asking ourselves the same thing. Despite everything that is going on…a pandemic, a fiscal depression, serious climate change, and civil unrest, we have to see another way… We have created this. If we want to create a different reality, THIS is the day we do it. And I’m thinking ahead about STEAM and the Symposium. This is the time to think about how we do this better.”

Carla Bryant is the Executive Director and creator of the District Innovation and Leadership for Early Education (DIAL EE) supporting school districts as they create and implement effective early learning structures that assist children from communities with less social, political, and monetary capital build a strong educational foundation.

Resources Mentioned:
White Paper: Recommendations for Home Learning Materials

Webinar Episode 13: Creating Conditions To Thrive: A Pathway To Equitable Math Instruction
11:30-Noon P.T., Thursday, October 8
Episode 13: Slide Deck and Resources

Podcast Episode 7: Culturally Relevant Phenomena In Science
This week’s episode features Dr. Leena Bakshi, founder and executive director of the nonprofit, STEM 4 Real. She introduces the concept of culturally relevant phenomena and provides tangible examples of how educators can use them in their classrooms. She also addresses anti-racism in STEM classrooms and shares her reflections on our Building Community With STEAM Pre-Conference in August.

Resources Mentioned:
www.teachingtolerance.org
www.stem4real.org

Podcast Episode 6: A Student’s Perspective: Welcoming BIPOC Students To STEAM
This week’s episode features Ashley Alvarez, a 2020 high school graduate who is starting her freshman year at Harvard this fall. You may recognize Ashley from the Social Justice Learning Institute student panel at our Building Community With STEAM Pre-Conference in August. She reflects on her recent experience as a summer intern on the STEAM Team at the CDE Foundation during a global pandemic and a national reckoning on racial justice.

Podcast Episode 5: Creating a Trusting School Environment with Hayin Kimner and Gustavo Morales
This week’s episode focuses on utilizing strategic frameworks from Community Schools, a relationship-based way to approach student growth. Our guests are Hayin Kimner, an education policy advisor, and Gustavo Morales, the Program Manager of The CA Labor Management Initiative at CDE Foundation reflect on the PACE Report, Community Schools: A COVID-19 Recovery Strategy, and share their experiences helping students, families, educators, and community partners come together to create a trusting school environment.

Webinar Episode 12: Spark A Family’s Excitement For Science with the California State PTA
11:30-Noon P.T., Thursday, August 20
Episode 12: Slide Deck & Resources

Podcast Episode 4: Edwin Kang – Staying Connected With Students When You Are At A Distance
This week’s podcast features Edwin Kang, the STEM Specialist at the Mendocino County Office of Education. He speaks about how he has been supporting students and teachers not only here in California, but also in Indonesia and Borneo. He shares his biggest take-away from the Lunch Bites “Creativity and Engineering with Household Robotics” webinar episode with the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation.

Podcast Episode 3: Jean Ryoo – Equity & Creativity in Computer Science
This week’s podcast features Jean Ryoo, a researcher at the UCLA Computer Science Equity Project. She shares her interview with a recent high school graduate, Natalia, from the #SummerofCS. They discuss how to attract more youth to Computer Science, STEAM-related classes, and careers. Jean also reflects on her experience working at the Exploratorium, and how her current work with educators shapes effective pedagogical practices to promote academic engagement for students who have historically been denied access to quality education in Computer Science. Visit www.summerofcs.org for more information about the Summer of Computer Science.

Jean Ryoo’s Recommended Reading List:
“Race After Technology” by Ruha Benjamin
“Weapons of Mass Destruction” by Margaret Vandenburg
“Stuck in the Shallow End” by Jane Morgolis and her team
“Algorithms of Oppression” by Safiya Umoja Noble
“Automating Inequality” by Virginia Eubanks

Podcast Episode 2: Yamileth Shimojyo – Hands-On Distance Learning & the Power of Thinking Routines
This week’s podcast features Yamileth Shimojyo, STEM/Science Administrator at the Riverside County Office of Education. She reacts to a presentation about the power of thinking routines that was led by Justin Boner of Maker Ed and shares about how she has used these tools in her role. The referenced webinar recording, slide deck, and resources are below.

Podcast Episode 1: Albert David Valderrama – Mathematics Through the Lens of Social Justice
This podcast features Albert David Valderrama, an educator, as he shares reflections on his international career and his teacher credentialing program at Cal State University Long Beach. He reacts to the California Mathematics Project’s Executive Director, Dr. Kyndall Brown’s presentation on Math Through the Lens of Social Justice (scroll down for the webinar recording and slide deck with resources). He also revisits Dr. Chris Emdin’s 2019 California STEAM Symposium keynote presentation focused on the use of Hip Hop in education.

Thank you for an amazing Spring 2020 season of #LunchBites Webinars! Be sure to check out our yearbook that includes links to all of the resources!

#LunchBites Spring 2020 Yearbook

Episode 11: The SUPERpower of Celebration!
11:30-Noon, Thursday, May 28, 2020
Episode 11: Slide Deck and Resources

Episode 10: Let’s Make! Supporting Families With Innovative At-Home Activities
11:30-Noon, Thursday, May 21, 2020
Episode 10: Slide Deck and Resources

Episode 9: Bookmaking: Connecting With Students Through Art
11:30-Noon, Thursday, May 14, 2020
Episode 9: Slide Deck and Resources

Episode 8: Mathematics Through the Lens of Social Justice
11:30-Noon, Thursday, May 7, 2020
Episode 8: Slide Deck and Resources

Episode 7: Making Thinking Visible with MakerEd
11:30-Noon, Thursday, April 30, 2020
Episode 7: Slide Deck and Resources

Episode 6: Creativity and Engineering with Household Robotics
11:30-Noon, Thursday, April 23, 2020
Episode 6: Slide Deck and Resources

Episode 5: Supporting Language Learners at Home
11:30-Noon, Thursday, April 16, 2020
Episode 5: Slide Deck and Resources

Episode 4: Birds, Bugs & Clouds: Guiding Scientific Observation at Home
11:30-Noon, Thursday, April 9, 2020
Episode 4: Slide Deck and Resources

Episode 3: Hands-On Learning in a Virtual Environment
11:30-Noon, Thursday, April 2, 2020
Episode 3: Slide Deck and Resources
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Episode 2: Student Discourse in a Virtual Classroom
11:30-Noon, Thursday, March 26, 2020
Episode 2: Slide Deck and Resources
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Episode 1: Digital Lesson Planning
11:30-Noon, Friday, March 20, 2020
Episode 1: Slide Deck & Resources
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