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From April 21st to 25th, high school students from across the San Francisco Bay Area will take over KQED’s radio, TV, and digital platforms to share their stories on KQED shows like Forum, News, Perspectives, and Bay Curious.

Students from the California Academy of Science’s Internship Program presented their research at the American Geophysical Union in Washington, DC.

For students, educators, policymakers and private sector leaders, March 10-14 is Civic Learning Week (CLW), a time to prioritize civic education to support a strong democracy.

Three years after announcing his initial diagnosis, San Francisco Symphony Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas’ brain tumor has returned, forcing the longtime conductor to officially step down from performing.

On November 17, 1,800 thinkers, leaders, scholars, and educators gathered in Palo Alto at the Oshman Family JCC for the 10th annual Z3 Conference.

This November, the new film “Among Neighbors” premiered at the Warsaw Jewish Film Festival. The film was executive produced by Koret Board Co-President Dr. Anita Friedman.

While recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) show immense promise for education, they also carry significant risks. Teach For America’s broad and diverse network of teachers, school leaders, systems leaders, and policy makers are in a unique position to help guide the responsible and equitable adoption of AI in education. 

Last year, many K-12 schools faced unprecedented challenges in the wake of the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel and the ensuing war. As a result of rising antisemitism, many families pulled their children out of public school systems, feeling like they didn’t belong. In an op-ed for theChronicle, JCRC’s Tye Gregory lays out a roadmap for teachers, administrators, and other school officials to ensure that every child feels safe and supported in the classroom.

Michael Blecker, a Vietnam war vet, founded Swords to Plowshares to advocate for veterans trying to re-enter civilian life and seek VA benefits. 50 years later, after making a name for himself as one of the most respected veterans advocates in America, he is stepping down as Executive Director.

This summer, iCivics brought together 60 K–12 educators for the first Educator Convening held in Sacramento to bring equity to civic learning across the state of California by connecting courts with educators. iCivics hopes to make this an annual event for educators to re-energize, build community, and leave with a deeper understanding of the amazing resources available for their classrooms.

As Bay Area JCCs continue to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, they are now in a position to reimagine themselves. By prioritizing innovation, data, and above all listening to their community, JCCs are constantly adapting in order to meet people where they are.

Urban Adamah, one of just a handful of Jewish urban farms in the United States, is celebrating 13 years in Berkeley. The “Urban Adamitzvah” celebration will feature live music, dancing, hands-on farm activities and treats made with organic produce grown on the land.