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Collaborative Curiosity: Using Buddy Classes to Expand Science Learning
Teachers Chris Scharfenkamp and Mhylet Zataray at Lorin Eden Elementary School in Hayward are showing how powerful cross-age learning can be by pairing their 5th graders and 1st graders for hands-on science.
BBC Landmark (with David Attenborough) is now part of the State Library’s COMPASS
Fans of nature videos like Blue Planet can now see these documentaries and the dozens others from the BBC Landmark collection through public school systems at no cost as part of the COMPASS resources from the State Library. Students can now explore…
CAL-MSCS: Strengthening Statewide Systems for Science Professional Learning
The California Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Partnership (CAL-MSCS) is a state-funded initiative designed to strengthen connected systems of professional learning across mathematics, science, and computer science.
Sky Highlights for December 2025
Bright stars and a lone bright planet visible at dusk as December begins include the Summer Triangle of Vega, Altair, and Deneb well up in west and getting lower as month progresses; Saturn halfway up in SE to SSE, with Fomalhaut, Mouth of the…
Building Stronger Science Education
In California, science education is evolving rapidly, and local leadership plays a critical role in ensuring that students receive high-quality, engaging instruction. To support this growth, the Kern County Science Leadership Network (KCSLN) and the…
Connected Science: Stories, Systems, and Success
As we close out another year, I’m filled with gratitude for the way our community continues to embody the spirit of “Connected Science: Stories, Systems, and Success.” This edition of our newsletter invites us to reflect not only on what we’ve…