Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF)

🌟 Flashback to last year's unforgettable 1st Annual Education Summit! 🌟 Our theme, "Leading with an Abundant Mindset," focused on addressing educational disparities and brought together over 200 participants, including community leaders, education advocates, industry experts, and elected officials. We had the honor of hearing from inspiring speakers like SJSU President Cynthia Teniente-Matson, Supervisor Cindy Chavez, Senator Dave Cortese, and many more. 🗣️ Swipe through these moments from last year and get ready for another impactful event! Stay tuned for our 2nd Annual #EdSummit save the date! 📅 #EducationSummit #SVeF #EducationalEquity #Teaser

🌟 We’re thrilled to announce Kristopher J. Childs, Ph.D. as a keynote speaker at the upcoming 5th Annual NorCal Math Summit! 🌟 Join us on August 2nd to explore groundbreaking strategies in #equity and leadership within mathematics education. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching and empower student success. 🏆 Register now and secure your spot! 📲 https://lnkd.in/gW8KHbCE #MathSummit #EquityInEducation #TeacherPL #ProfessionalLearning #Mathematics

Our Elevate [Math] and [CS] Innovate summer programs have officially launched! 🚀 This summer, we are proud to be partnering with 25 incredible school districts and running over 150 dynamic classes designed to inspire and empower our students. 🤩 Stay tuned for a glimpse into some of the fun activities our students will be working on! 🔬 #SummerPrograms #Math #ComputerScience #EducationForAll #TransformingLives #SummerLearning

📅 Save the Date! 📅 Join us on August 2nd for our 5th Annual NorCal Math Summit, where this year's focus is on "Unleashing the Power of Equitable Mathematics." 🎓✏️ Discover strategies and insights to make your classroom more equitable and inclusive for all students. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your teaching practices! 🙌🏽 Register to attend today! 📲 https://lnkd.in/giM5knrk #MathSummit2024 #EquitableEducation #InclusiveClassrooms #TeachingTransformation #SVeF

Thank you to the Micron Foundation for an unforgettable day at the San Jose Micron office! 👏🏽 Students from The Foundation for Hispanic Education had the opportunity to explore Micron's test labs, wear official lab coats, and engage in hands-on STEM activities like tie-dye chromatography! 🔬🥼🎨 This experience allowed them to envision a future in tech, fueled by the inspiring stories from Micron's dedicated team. We appreciate the partnership and look forward to more opportunities to empower our students! #STEMeducation #CareerChats #SVeF #CoporatePartnerships

Join us for the upcoming 5th Annual NorCal Math Summit! ✖️➗ Whether you're an educator, administrator, or simply passionate about the future of math education, this event is for you! Let's come together to explore effective strategies and solutions to enhance math education and promote equity in our schools! 📚✨ 📅 Date: Friday, August 2nd 🕒 Time: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM 📍 Location: Santa Clara County Office of Education This year, we are especially thrilled to unveil the launch of SV[e]F's Math Institute! The Math Institute is a 5-month series of professional learning opportunities, crafted to support and inspire math educators, providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in your field! 👏🏽 Register to attend today: https://lnkd.in/gW8KHbCE You don't want to miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of a transformative conversation about math education. 🗣️ #MathSummit #EducationEquity #STEM #MathEducation #CommunityEngagement

Check out these snapshots from last year's Math Summit! 📸 Our interactive activities provided invaluable learning and networking opportunities for educators and administrators. Educators who attended last year said they walked away from the Summit feeling "educated and inspired." 🌟 We are SO excited to share what's in store for this year's 5th Annual NorCal Math Summit! Stay tuned for more information! 😉 P.S. You can start registering now! 📲 https://lnkd.in/gpWSzvSq #MathSummit #MathEducation #Equity #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #MathInstitute

We are thrilled to announce that Cris Ramirez, Director of the Eastside Education Initiative, has been honored as one of Silicon Valley Business Journal's Women of Influence for 2024! 🎉 Under Cris' visionary leadership, the Eastside Education Initiative has flourished, growing its team and expanding its impact. 🗣️ Her efforts have not only empowered students but also built strong community partnerships, ensuring that the Eastside Education Initiative continues to thrive and make a meaningful difference. 👏🏽 Join us in celebrating Cris' amazing achievements and her commitment to closing the opportunity gap for Eastside students. 🎓 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gV7qddBY #WomenOfInfluence #Education #Equity #CollegeReadiness #WomenLeaders

Reminiscing on our recent trip to the State Capitol! 🚍 Last month, SV[e]F and the Eastside Education Initiative brought a group of 8th graders from August Boeger Middle School to participate in Senator Dave Cortese's 21st Annual Bus Trip for Education! 🙌🏽 📚 Our students had the incredible opportunity to meet with senators, council members, and assembly members to learn more about the education-focused bills currently under review. These experiences empower our youth and highlight the potential they have to make a difference. Huge thanks to Senator Cortese for inspiring the next generation of leaders! 💪🏽 #EducationMatters #YouthEmpowerment #CivicEngagement #BusTripForEdu

We're just days away from #PolitiBeat — Silicon Valley's premier political festival hosted by San José Spotlight, featuring top figures in media and politics! 🤩 Join us this Friday, at the iconic Hammer Theatre Center in downtown San José, to see SV[e]F's President and CEO, Dr. Lisa Andrew, discussing the growing educational disparities in San José schools and how we can address them! 🗣️ Don’t miss out. RSVP today: https://bit.ly/3X1fh7J #PolitiBeat #EducationEquity #EdPolicy #SanJoséSchools #CloseTheGap