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Educators—let’s meet up! 🧑‍💻 Join @pscsta and foundry10 on February 4 for a laid-back chat about physical computing, AI in education, and more. 🎟 It’s free! Learn more and register here: ow.ly/4hKV50ULqw8

Our latest white paper explores caregivers’ strategies for navigating AI in family life. 🧠Most caregivers see ages 10–12 as ideal for AI discussions. 📌 Many caregivers felt unprepared to guide youth about AI. Learn more and get practical tips: ow.ly/kiGw50UKBVJ

Turn the table on tech talk by asking your caregivers and other adults what they think about AI and its impact. These prompts are designed for youths to spark dialog and understanding. What’s one question you’d like to ask? Let us know! ow.ly/QrJy50UI9Gk

Are you talking about AI with the youth around you? These conversation cards are great for asking insightful questions about AI and its influence on their lives. Which question resonates with you the most? Share below! ow.ly/of3b50UI9zO

How can families navigate AI? Join foundry10 & the KCLS Sammamish branch for AI Together: Navigating AI as a Family Workshop—practical ways for caregivers and youth to talk about AI. Space is limited (40 spots, first come, first served) Learn more: ow.ly/O0WJ50UCTme

We’re excited for the 2025 National Mentoring Summit! foundry10 Senior Researcher Helen Lee and @youngwomenpow will present “The Magic of Young Women Empowered,” exploring how Y-WE’s mentorship model fosters youth leadership. ✨ Learn more: ow.ly/Ao1s50UtLNh

How are CTE teachers preparing students for the workforce? foundry10’s new study interviews Washington state educators to explore programming trends, COVID-19 impacts, and workforce readiness. 🎓 Learn more: ow.ly/RnZY50UyUGt

foundry10’s IRB seeks WA-based professionals to review youth-focused education research proposals. Flexible schedule, compensation, and a direct role in upholding ethical standards. Apply by Dec 31, 2024 for priority consideration: bit.ly/foundry10IRB

How do young kids learn about numbers worldwide? foundry10’s Conceptual Development Lab joins The ManyNumbers Study, a global project exploring early numeracy across 100+ sites in 25+ countries. 🌍 Learn more: ow.ly/x6jf50UuAQE

What support helps youth navigate their career futures? This summer, foundry10 partnered with @JumaVentures to hold focus groups with youth across four sites. The study highlights what youth need to feel supported in their career goals. Learn more: ow.ly/o6RZ50UtJR1

How does awe impact teens’ critical thinking? foundry10 researchers, in collaboration with the @UW Museology program, are studying how teens’ experiences at the Seattle Art Museum shape cognition. 🎨 Discover how this research is unlocking new insights: ow.ly/v5eN50UtJgU

The Number Knowledge Storytime at @TruroReads helped preschoolers explore numbers through crafts, games, and creative drama—backed by research from foundry10. 🐸 Learn how play makes math meaningful for kids and caregivers: ow.ly/Vccv50UsV92

🎮 How can games make learning meaningful? At the Games and Education Industry Collider, experts shared: 🕹 Make games kids can play with friends. 🎯 Align games with standards. 🍫 Games must be fun first — no "chocolate-covered broccoli"! Read more: ow.ly/YI8Z50UsfuG

Have you had time to review our Annual Report, Curiosity as a Catalyst? If not, take a look now. It shows how we use curiosity to drive change in education. Read it here: ow.ly/efEy50UnTRW

Teachers, you probably know Canva—but did you know that Canva has a free, built-in AI image generator? Edutopia’s @dalorleon walks you through how to use the tool—and explains some of the ways teachers are already using it. 🖼️

Kicking off #LearnFwd24 with the reason we do what we do: students!

🚀 Registration is now OPEN for the 2024/25 #MSDreamSpace Showcase! This free journey empowers rural schools & clubs in Ireland to innovate through STEM. 🌍💡 Join in to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers: aka.ms/DSShowcase #STEM #EdTech #EDChatIE @our_kids_code

How can SEL make debugging less frustrating for students? In a blog from @umn_edpsych, David DeLiema and Helen Lee (foundry10) discuss how SEL, storytelling, and play support students during computer science learning. Read more: ow.ly/Hkmw50Ukp3v

foundry10 researchers are studying how social media literacy education can better support teen girls. By listening directly to their experiences, they aim to craft strategies that address both opportunities and challenges in today’s digital world. ow.ly/ALSH50UfcKn