🚀 Get ready to be inspired! 🚀 Our workshop presenters are set to explore innovative and equitable strategies at the upcoming 5th Annual NorCal Math Summit! Join us as we dive into 3 areas of focus: 🌟 An Asset-Based Approach to Instruction 🌟 Active Engagement Through Investigation and Connection 🌟 Cultural and Personal Relevance Together, we'll reimagine math education and empower every student to succeed! 🫂 #MathSummit2024 #EquitableMath #InspireChange #Mathematics
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF)
Non-profit Organizations
San Jose, CA 5,821 followers
Elevating Achievement Through Innovation
About us
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) is a non-profit resource and advocate for students, educators, and corporate and individual donors. We drive scholastic achievement in the critical areas of math and science by combining resources and partnerships to provide innovative academic programs. We are a catalyst for policy solutions in public education. Our mission is to make Silicon Valley the leader in academically prepared students. Recipient of FOUR-STAR from Charity Navigator. Ranked one of the top 50 Education Foundations.
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http://www.svefoundation.org
External link for Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Jose, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- STEM Education, Elevate [Math], Teacher Innovation Grants, Elevate [Science], Common Core Implementation, Education Forums, College Guide and Resources, College Readiness, Math Education , mentorship, educationpolicy, computerscience, [CS] Innovate, and educationequity
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1400 Parkmoor
S200
San Jose, CA 95126, US
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1400 Parkmoor Avenue
Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95126, US
Employees at Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF)
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Michelle Cernuto
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Lisanna Dominguez, MBA
Chief of Staff & Strategy Officer @ SVEF | Board President @ Local Color SJ | Board Chair @ Latino Leadership Alliance
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Carolyn Henry
VP, CMO of Americas Regional Marketing at Intel Corporation | Evangelist | Speaker | Board Member | Inspirational Leader | Growth Catalyst
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Esther 🌱 Ayorinde (ENFP)
GTM Operator turned Founder| CEO at GrowthQ | Former Cisco, Former NFL/NBA Dancer
Updates
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We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Councilmember Peter Ortiz for visiting Mount Pleasant High School and sharing his inspiring story with our Elevate [Math] and Eastside Education Initiative 9th graders. 🗣️ Growing up in the same neighborhood as many of our students, Councilmember Ortiz's visit was a powerful example of true representation. His success is a clear example of how it's possible to overcome challenges, build personal success, and make a positive impact. 💪🏽 Thank you, Councilmember Ortiz, for being a role model and inspiration to our future leaders. 💫 #District5 #Eastside #Representation #RoleModel #EducationalEquity
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Tickets are now available for the 2nd Annual Education Policy Summit - Policy Pathways to Educational Equity: Strategies for Systemic Change. 🎓 Effective education policies are crucial for creating an equitable environment where ALL students, regardless of their socio-economic background, have access to high-quality education. Investing in these policies builds a more educated, equitable, and economically mobile society. 🏛️ 📅 Date: September 20, 2024 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: UCSC Silicon Valley Campus, Santa Clara, CA Secure your spot today and help shape the future of education! 📝 https://lnkd.in/gavyCXR9 #EducationSummit2024 #PolicyPathways #EducationalEquity #SVEF #SystemicChange
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Our computer science students hard at work creating their unique Micro:bit pets! 🐾 In our [CS] Innovate program, students engage in project-based learning, transforming the classroom into a maker's space where they use coding and other tools to bring their own creatures to life. 🛠️💻 #ComputerScience #STEM #Coding #ProjectBasedLearning #Microbit
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Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Education Policy Summit - Policy Pathways to Educational Equity: Strategies for Systemic Change. 🎓 📅 September 20th, 2024 🕘 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 UCSC Silicon Valley Campus, Santa Clara, CA Effective educational policies are essential for promoting equity and ensuring all students, regardless of socio-economic background, have access to high-quality education. Together, we can address systemic issues, set clear standards, and create an environment conducive to student success and lifelong learning. Registration coming soon! 🔗 #EdPolicySummit #EducationalEquity #PolicyForChange #Equality #EducationPolicySummit2024
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For the second year in a row, we've been named a recipient of PayPals's Community Impact Grant! 🚀 Every year, PayPal employees participate in the selection process, voting for local charities that align with PayPal's mission of fostering economic opportunity and enhancing financial health for all. 🤝🏽 Thank you, PayPal for recognizing our commitment to #EducationalEquity! 🤩 #CommunityImpact #PayPalGrants #School2Home #Equity #CareerAdvice #STEM
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🌟 We’re excited to introduce Kyndall Brown, Ph.D. as our 2nd keynote speaker for the upcoming 5th Annual NorCal Math Summit! 🌟 Join us on August 2nd to discover how to implement equitable practices in your classroom. Seize this opportunity to enhance your teaching and promote student success. 🙌🏽 Register now and secure your spot! 📲 https://lnkd.in/gW8KHbCE #MathSummit #EquityInEducation #TeacherPL #ProfessionalLearning #Mathematics
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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
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🌟 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
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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
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