This program is ideal for both non-tech and tech-inclined students who want to gain the benefits of coding in the most empowering and risk-free learning environment. The Coding School, a national 501c3 organization, is offering a one-of-a-kind summer opportunity for middle and high school students to receive one-on-one coding instruction and mentorship from top computer… Read More
Archives: Education
Youth Making A Change’s Urban Healing Project, May 5
This community event is to address the lack of mental health resources for youth of color. We are focusing on youth healing youth. We will have yoga & mediation sessions, embroidery, aromatherapy options, a therapy as art station, a detox water station and a lot more!! Read More
Inward Bound Mindfulness Education Summer Retreats
Our multi-day residential retreats teach participants proven awareness and concentration practices. Through guided mindfulness meditation, small group discussions, and mindful movement, participants learn how to settle a busy mind, direct and sustain attention, investigate emotions and thoughts, cultivate compassion, and communicate with their peers. The daily schedule includes free time to connect with new friends and dynamic… Read More
San Francisco Botanical Garden Internships
The Children’s Garden at the San Francisco Botanical garden is seeking interns to work with our Acorn to Oak program this summer. We’d appreciate your help in getting the word out to interested young people, both for our teen positions and for our senior intern positions (college and beyond). Please send a letter describing your… Read More
Start a Maker-Team with Project Invent!
Project Invent builds high school invention programs that transform makerspaces into impactful spaces for designing technologies for good. We bring students authentic making opportunities that have a real impact on the world and build their creative confidence in affecting change. We’re currently recruiting next year’s cohort of schools! Starting a Project Invent team means you get matched… Read More
Deadline Approaching: Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC), Apr. 29
BIYSC is a two-week international excellence program organized by Catalunya La Pedrera Foundation that will welcome 100 international students from 16 to 18 years-old in Barcelona from July 9th to 20th 2018. Check out videos below about all of the different projects and visit the BIYSC website for more information and to apply. BIYSC aims to stimulate… Read More
Schools for a Sustainable Future Conference, Apr. 30
Mark your calendar to join us at the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) for a one day conference on Schools for a Sustainable Future! This conference will equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and values needed for moving this work forward across a school’s Campus and Operations, Curriculum and Instruction, and Community… Read More