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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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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 Event3- Livestock Judging Event3– County Fair Horse Show4- Festive Food Faire4- Livestock Camp4- Calvacade of Pigeons4- Summer Camp– JC5- Livestock Achievement5- Emerald & Impact Stars6- Club Officer Books6- Wanted– Clover Fest6- Gold Seal…
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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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Praying mantis, Stagmomantis limbata, in patch of African blue basil. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Whatcha Doing, Ms. Mantis?

October 6, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 A praying mantis, Stagmomantis limbata, is hanging out in a patch of African blue basil in a Vacaville garden.Me: "Whatcha doing, Ms. Mantis?"Ms. Mantis: "Oh, just watching the bees. Look at how much pollen and nectar they're collecting! It's a bee-utiful thing!"Me: "Just watching them?"Ms. Mantis: …
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

New Treasures from the Plant Exchange

October 6, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
September 20th's plant exchange was a big success, as always! The tables were loaded with various plants, cuttings, bulbs, and seeds, and there was a separate room for pots, tools, books, and other garden items.  At 9:00 am sharp, after dropping off their donations at the door, the public streamed in…
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