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#4 Identity and Computer Science

Integrating computer science education with identity development empowers young people to see themselves as coders connected to their cultural heritage. The iCode curriculum makes these connections explicit as facilitators value individual and family identity, teach social justice, and help youth develop…
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#3 Introducing block-based coding (Scratch)

The iCode curriculum is designed to empower young people by weaving together experiences that value individual and family identity, teach social justice, and develop computer science skills and mindsets. In block-based coding, computer commands are grouped together in pre-programmed blocks that…
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#2 Building relationships and belonging while teaching coding

Every child should have the opportunity to learn computer science.  Coding can be an expression of youth’s identity and their artistic selves. The iCode curriculum develops computational thinking, computer science skills, and career motivations by focusing on identity and cultural heritage.Before they…
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#1 Addressing inequity in Computer Science

Social justice youth development fosters critical thinking in young people while encouraging them to act toward achieving an equitable distribution of resources and opportunity for all. The iCode curriculum is designed to empower young people by bringing together critical thinking about social justice with…
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Cover Crops, Soil Health, Compost Tea, Anyone?

October 7, 2025
By Annemiek M Schilder
Climate-Smart Farming Demonstration Field MeetingWhen:  Tuesday October 21, 2025Time:    9:00 – 11:00 amWhere:  UC Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 5836 Beardsley Rd, Camarillo, CALearn …
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Fresno County 4-H: Article

October 2025 Newsletter updated

October 7, 2025
By Elizabeth Ramirez
In This Edition… 2- Committee & Council Mtgs. 2- Water-Wise Event 3- Livestock Judging Event 3– County Fair Horse Show 4- Festive Food Faire 4- Livestock Camp 4- Calvacade of Pigeons 4- Summer Camp– JC 5- Livestock Achievement 5- Emerald & Impact Stars 6- Club Officer Books 6- Wanted– Clover Fest 6-…
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iCode Educator Learning Modules

 iCode develops computational thinking, computer science skills, and career motivations by focusing on identity and cultural heritage. The activities encourage exploration, discourse, and reflection to foster positive ethnic-racial identity. The curriculum integrates culturally relevant and experiential…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Therapeutic Gardens

October 7, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
 Blog by Nanelle Jones-SullivanI have been visiting therapeutic gardens in Southern California as a part of a Horticultural Therapy class. Dorn and Relf, in "The Profession and Practice of Horticultural Therapy,” write that the basic premise is “working with and around plants brings about positive…
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