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Region 4 Update: Summer 2024

Region 4 Update: Summer 2024

As summer begins, embrace the bittersweet farewells of graduation and the thrill of a few weeks without alarms. Consider picking up a new hobby, starting a gratitude journal, or diving into your reading list. Explore local environmental phenomena to…
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Region 4 Update: Spring 2024

Region 4 Update: Spring 2024

It is so exciting to see teachers out of their classrooms for professional learning experiences! In Southern CA we have had the amazing opportunity to bring teachers together for science professional learning related to climate change topics.
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Region 4 Update: Winter 2023

Region 4 Update: Winter 2023

Southern California science educators have been busy this fall, bringing exciting experiences to students in the region. Inyo County Office of Education (ICOE) just finished hosting their county Science Campers at the Bernasconi Education Center and…
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Region 4 Update: Fall 2023

Region 4 Update: Fall 2023

We are excited to share that the CA Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Network will be hosting professional learning for TK-8 Teachers in a variety of locations in SoCal this year. We will be at the UC James San Jacinto Mountains…
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Region 4 Update: Summer 2023

Region 4 Update: Summer 2023

It is with mixed emotions that California educators say good-bye to Maggie Riley as she retires from Inyo County Office of Education this June. We are excited for her to begin her next adventure and know that she will be greatly missed.
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Region 4 Update: Spring 2023

Region 4 Update: Spring 2023

The CA NGSS have an important birthday this year! 10 years ago, the State Board of Education adopted the CA NGSS as our science standards. With this exciting birthday, we want to celebrate the amazing work that is happening in Southern California to…
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Region 4 Update: Winter 2022

Region 4 Update: Winter 2022

Two cohorts of secondary teachers from across five Southern California counties have participated in professional learning centered on connecting science and environmental literacy titled Launching Environmental Literacy Lessons.
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Region 4 Update: August/September 2022

Region 4 Update: August/September 2022

It’s time to sharpen pencils, organize classrooms, and plan engaging science lessons for students! Educators in Southern California have spent their summers attending professional learning focused on climate change, supporting student actions for…
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Region 4 update: June/July 2022

Region 4 update: June/July 2022

In January, Mono County held their county-wide Science Fair and winners will be competing at the regional SIMSEF science competition.
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Region 4 Update: February/March 2022

Region 4 Update: February/March 2022

San Diego formal and informal educators got outside together to Hike, Explore, and Learn. We had a fabulous day outside as a group, enjoyed a break in the rainy December weather, and learned new strategies to use with students.
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