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What's Happening Project Spotlight: California Writing Project

In the most recent edition of the CSMP Executive Director Spotlight, meet Tim Dewar, Executive Director of the California Writing Project (CWP). Tim describes his personal and professional path to leadership with the CWP. He also highlights a few of CWP's many programs and initiatives. Read More ... about What's Happening Project Spotlight: California Writing Project

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What's Happening Project Spotlight: Shervaughnna Anderson-Byrd of the California Reading and Literature Project

In the most recent edition of the CSMP Executive Director Spotlight, meet Shervaughnna Anderson-Byrd of the California Reading and Literature Project (CRLP). Shervaughnna describes her background in education, how she came to lead the CRLP, along with recent and upcoming projects around the state. Read More ... about What's Happening Project Spotlight: Shervaughnna Anderson-Byrd of the California Reading and Literature Project

Keynote Speaker for LeadLearn

Dr. Halifu Osumare, Professor Emerita in the Department of African American and African American Studies (AAS) at UC Davis, will be a keynote speaker at the LeadLearna Conference. Read More ... about Keynote Speaker for LeadLearn

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What's Happening Project Spotlight: California Science Project

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CSMP-21CSLA Universal Transitional Kindergarten Initiative

21CSLA and CSMP came together to pilot a Universal Transitional Kindergarten workshop for educational leaders in the fall of 2023. Read More ... about CSMP-21CSLA Universal Transitional Kindergarten Initiative

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What's Happening Project Spotlight: California Global Education Project

This month, Emily Schell, Executive Director of the California Global Education Project, explains the unique inter-disciplinary aspects of global education, shares upcoming statewide initiatives, and offers resources. Read More ... about What's Happening Project Spotlight: California Global Education Project

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NEW SERIES - What's Happening Project Spotlight: California Math Project

Take a look at our new series spotlighting the Executive Directors of different Projects. In this first edition, Kyndall Brown, the Executive Director of the California Math Project, explains how he came to his work, and what he's excited about in math education in California. Read More ... about NEW SERIES - What's Happening Project Spotlight: California Math Project

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21CSLA Showcase 2023: Impact on Equity Leadership in California

The 21st Century California School Leadership Academy (21CSLA) recently brought more than 90 people together in Sacramento to highlight the impact of California's investment in school leaders and commitment to expanding equity for underrepresented students and families. Read More ... about 21CSLA Showcase 2023: Impact on Equity Leadership in California

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LeadLearn 2023: Staying the Course

In February, members of the California Subject Matter Project (CSMP) network met in Santa Clara for our annual LeadLearn conference. Read more about it here. Read More ... about LeadLearn 2023: Staying the Course

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California funds historic UC initiative to support educational leaders, equity in schools

Recently, the California Department of Education announced a historic investment in educational leadership by awarding up to $12 million in additional funding over three years to the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy (21CSLA) and the California Subject Matter Project (CSMP). Read More ... about California funds historic UC initiative to support educational leaders, equity in schools

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Transitional Kindergarten Leadership Initiative

The California Subject Matter Project is partnering with 21CSLA in the Transitional Kindergarten Leadership Initiative. Read More ... about Transitional Kindergarten Leadership Initiative

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Democracy by Participation

The California History-Social Science Project invites you to participate in a Crowdfund Project to bring culturally-relevant curriculum to K-12 teachers in a 2023 summer institute Read More ... about Democracy by Participation

Join us for the Final Inquiry: Why Now? Sessions

If you are an educator or educational leader, registration is still open for the final two "Inquiry: Why Now?" sessions in Irvine, on September 14-15, and Fresno, on October 12-13 Read More ... about Join us for the Final Inquiry: Why Now? Sessions

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Universal Design for Learning Across the Disciplines

Designing a learning environment that prioritizes student choice to develop and sustain engagement and heighten content and skill development is a key component of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Read More ... about Universal Design for Learning Across the Disciplines

Climate Change and Health Education: from K-12 to Higher Education

CSMP’s Dianne Wilson Graham, Executive Director of the California Physical Education-Health Project, will sit on a panel exploring health education from K-12 to higher education Read More ... about Climate Change and Health Education: from K-12 to Higher Education

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CCEE Instructional Strategy Videos

The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) has launched a new site dedicated to providing simple instructional strategies for educators of all levels. Read More ... about CCEE Instructional Strategy Videos

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New Arts Framework

Through the collaborative efforts of The California Arts Project, CCSESA Statewide Arts Initiative, and the CDE, we created a CA Arts Education Framework Resources for Implementation Hub Site, which includes videos of the March 1, 2022, virtual launch of the California Arts Education Framework Read More ... about New Arts Framework

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Inquiry: Why Now? Series

CSMP is partnering with 21st Century School Leadership Academy (21CSLA) to offer the popular Inquiry: Why Now? professional learning program Read More ... about Inquiry: Why Now? Series

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In Memoriam: Gary K. Hart

We remember Gary K. Hart, former legislator, educator and CSMP advocate. Read More ... about In Memoriam: Gary K. Hart

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In the News: California Science Project

Transitioning to virtual lesson study models during the pandemic Read More ... about In the News: California Science Project

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In the News: Global Education Resources

Global education resources for K–12 educators Read More ... about In the News: Global Education Resources

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In the News: California Mathematics Project

A new book on moving math education toward greater equity Read More ... about In the News: California Mathematics Project

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In the News: A New Leadership Role

Dr. Tuyen Tran of the California History-Social Science Project joins America250's history education advisory council. Read More ... about In the News: A New Leadership Role

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In the News: Redwood Writing Project

Civic journalism for rural students Read More ... about In the News: Redwood Writing Project

Environmental Justice

California Subject Matter Project leaders came together in 2019 and 2020 to explore issues and opportunities for addressing environmental justice. Read More ... about Environmental Justice