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Post-Fellowship Year (PFY) Graduation

Congratulations to our graduating Post-Fellowship (PFY) schools! PFY school teams gathered together to share their stories of a yearlong journey towards building Collective Teacher Efficacy within a signature practice. It was clear from their reflections and experiences that each team’s collaborative efforts made a positive impact on teaching and learning across their school campus. Prospective […]

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Cotsen Graduation at the Skirball Cultural Center

The Cotsen Graduation at the Skirball Cultural Center on May 17th was more than just a ceremony  — it was a heartfelt celebration of passion, perseverance, and the power of teaching. Kicking off with warm words from Cotsen’s President and CEO, Barry Munitz, and Board Chair, Jonathan Victor, the event honored the remarkable 2025 cohort […]

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Empowering Families: How Cotsen Grants Transform School Communities

Imagine a school where parents and caregivers hug teachers, not just for gratitude, but for giving them the tools to unlock their children’s potential at home. This is the magic unfolding at Ceres Elementary and Danbrook Elementary, two schools fueled by the Cotsen Family Engagement Grant to redefine how families connect with learning. At Ceres […]

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Rebuilding Hope: How the Cotsen Community Rallied for Fire-Ravaged Schools

The Palisades Fire was a tragedy that tore through the Santa Monica Mountains, leaving devastation in its wake. Among the countless losses were schools like Marquez Elementary, which became a smoking ruin, displacing teachers and students alike. But in the midst of destruction, a story of resilience emerged. Xochitl Becerra, a Cotsen Mentor at Castle […]

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Learning, Connecting, and Innovating at CUE 2025

The buzz was electric at the Spring CUE 2025 Conference in Palm Springs from March 20 – 22, where thousands of educators gathered to transform teaching and learning. Among them were over 200 Cotsen Principals, Mentors, and Fellows, all united by a shared passion for using technology to help students succeed. They dove into everything […]

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Elevate Your Teaching: Cotsen Alumni Conference Grants

Cotsen alumnus have exclusive access to transformative professional development opportunities. Our Alumni Conference Grants covers conference registration, airfare, and accommodation for events like: NCTE/NCTM Joint Conference (Summer 2024) Harvard Family Engagement Institute (Summer 2024) Institute for Racial Equity in Literacy NCTE Annual Convention: “Heart, Hope, Humanity” (November 2024, Boston) CUE Conference (March 2025, Palm Springs) […]