What does YETI look like through a student’s eyes? As part of a design challenge, students reimagined the logo for our YETI program—bringing fresh perspectives and bold ideas to the table. #YETI #YouthLedDesign #DigitalCreativity #StudentVoice #SantaCruzCOE

You know when an idea is so good you have to try it right away? 💡 Inspired by @peerlessgreen’s Spring CUE session, YETI (Youth Empowerment through Technology & Innovation) students created AI stickers to explore identity! 🎨🤖 #SpringCUE #AIinEd

So excited that Spring CUE is just around the corner! Catch @StephSumarna from our team at two sessions.

Last week took us places!: ✨ KSQD for HERstory 2025 🤖 AI Task Force @ SVHS designing an AI vetting rubric 📍 Stanford: Stephanie on AI & teaching panel 🏛️ Visiting schools w/ CA Dept of Ed (shiftED impact!) 🎻 The Orchestra Rocks—4th & 5th graders experiencing live symphony

🚀 Next EdTech Playground is TOMORROW! 🚀 📅 March 4 | 💻 FREE & Virtual | Open to all! 🔎 Topic: EduProtocols for Primary & Beyond 🎤 Featuring Ben Cogswell (@cogswell_ben) – award-winning educator, innovator & Kind Rockets 🚀 captain! Don’t miss this chance to level up!

✨What a crew!✨ @rudstemcs and our own @StephSumarna just wrapped up their "Leveraging micro:bits for Inclusive & Interdisciplinary Learning" workshop, and these educators blew them away! A screenshot can’t capture the magic, creativity & community they built bringing CS to Ss.

🌈✨ The Queer History Podcast is making waves! 🎙️ @ksbw covered Tuesday’s big launch, highlighting the power of storytelling in preserving and celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Catch a glimpse of the coverage here 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=J1uwyFSm…

🎉 What an honor! Our EdTech Trailblazer team is thrilled to have supported Santa Cruz youth in preserving LGBTQ+ history. This is what happens when tech meets storytelling for impact! 🎙️🌈 #EdTechTrailblazers #QueerVoices #TechForBelonging

Not our Yeti students casually dropping a full album in one sitting 🎶🔥 AI-assisted creativity at its finest—tracks like 'Prospect,' 'Twilight,' and 'Inferno' go hard. And that album art? Iconic. Who’s ready for 'Slug Cats' on repeat? 🚀🎧 #AIandMusic #STEAMInnovation

🚀 AI Explorers are leading the charge in Santa Cruz County! 🤖🎓 Yesterday’s meeting was packed with insights, lesson shares, and innovative AI applications for the classroom. These educators are pioneering the future of AI in education—one breakthrough at a time! 💡✨

🚀 Exciting news! Our EdTech Trailblazers team is presenting twice at next week's STEAM Symposium in San Diego! 🎉 🌊 Diving Into Leadership: CS & ROVs in Education 💡 SHIFTED Meets STEAM: Digital Literacy & Innovation Let’s make waves in CS, AI & digital literacy!

🚀 Big shoutout to Doug Erickson of Santa Cruz Works for sharing his wisdom with YETI this week! 💡🙌 Our students got inspired by his insights on tech & innovation and had a blast experimenting with Suno to create AI-powered music! 🎶🤖 #YETI #AIinAction @SantaCruzWorks

🎥✨ Unlock your storytelling superpowers! 📅 Feb 4, 2025 | 3:30-5:00 PM (PST) 💻 FREE virtual EdTech Playground 💡 Topic: Digital Storytelling with Canva 🎤 Featuring Christina Corradino, Innovation TOSA @RiversideUSD 👉 Register now! sccoe.link/etplayground #EdTech

🚨 Big News! 🚨 YETI has been selected for the Digital Well-Being Challenge by @usedgov! 🌟 We're leading the way in tackling digital citizenship, AI ethics, & well-being. 💻✨ Excited for this incredible journey—stay tuned for what’s next! 🚀🎉 #DigitalWellBeing #YETILeads

👩‍💻✨ TechGirlz Workshop #2 is almost here! 📅 Jan 22, 2025 | 4:00-5:30 PM (PST) 💻 Zoom | FREE Learn, connect, and explore the world of tech in this fun, interactive workshop for girls! 🌟 👉 Register now: sccoe.link/techgirlz2425 #TechGirlz #GirlsInTech #STEM #FreeWorkshop

🚨 Last chance! Nominate amazing women in Santa Cruz County for the HERstory Celebration! ✨ Help us honor 9 Women to Know in the past, present, & future categories. 📅 Nominations close Jan 23rd! 📝 Submit here: tinyurl.com/herstorynominati… #HERstory2025 #WomenInTech

Yesterday, the Family Engagement Collaborative tackled digital equity in Santa Cruz! 💻🌍 Together, we’re bridging the digital divide and empowering families through access and opportunity. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🙌 #DigitalInclusion #SantaCruz #EdEquity @santacruzcoe

Had way too much fun with @EdtechPVUSD yesterday and can't wait to do it again tomorrow! Computer Science Playground 12/12 Santa Cruz MAH 4:30-6:30 FREE

We heard these heartbreaking words at our event yesterday, and they reminded us why we do what we do. Only 5% of CA high schoolers take CS. We're working to change that. 🌟 Join us: 🎉 CS Playgrounds Dec 10 @ Watsonville High, 4:30-6:30 PM Dec 12 @ Santa Cruz MAH, 4:30-6:30 PM

Who's ready to celebrate Computer Science Education week with us?!