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Fall 2024 Newsletter
Fall 2024 Newsletter

  • STEM Mentors Illuminating Future Pathways, One Light at a Time 
  •  Illuminating Discoveries Begin with Middle School Curiosity
  •  Illuminate: The Now and Future of Science Communication for STEM Professionals 
  • From K to 12, Climate Action is Taking Root Early Climate Literacy Sheds a Light on Environmental Justice 
  • Teacher Workshops Illuminate the Joy in Shared Learning 
  • Kits Cubed’s STEM Fair Illuminates Science Fun with Oakland Families

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2024 Spring Newsletter
Spring 2024 Newsletter
  • Improving Climate Education from Tots to Teens 
  • Joyful Math and Science Integration in the Classroom 
  • Homegrown STEM Outreach 
  • Moldy Bread, Smashing Pumpkins and Science Judges: Celebrating 10 Years of Middle School STEM Mentoring 
  • Champions of Discovery 2023-24 
  • Little Hands, Tiny Pipettes, Big Discoveries!
2023 Fall Newsletter
Fall 2023 Newsletter
  • New BASIS Lessons, Deeper Classroom & Community Connections
  • Science Revs and Soars with Tesla and the Port or Oakland
  • Celebrating 10 Years of Mentoring for Middle School STEM Success
  • Coming Together for Climate Action & Environmental Literacy
  • What’s Your Climate Story?
  • Diverse Stories Bolster Deep Math and Science Learning
2023 Spring Newsletter
Spring 2023 Newsletter

  • Flipping the Science Fair Script 
  • Springtime Science in the Sun 
  • Scientists Bring Science Joy to Classrooms 
  • Congratulations to the 2022-23 Champions of Discovery 
  • Buidling Climate Change Responses 
  • Amazing Math & Science Explorations
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Fall 2022 Newsletter
  • CRS's Expanded Mission to Foster Belonging & Agency
  • Graduate Student Mentors Back in Class
  • Teachers Using Science to Guide Real World Explorations
  • Industry Partners Leading K8 Science Investigations
  • CRS Provides Time for Teachers to Learn & Plan Together
2022 Spring Newsletter
Spring 2022 Newsletter

Celebrating 25 Years

  • Openings into the Majesty & Mystery of Our Everyday World - Recognizing & Honoring Excellence in Elementary Science Teaching
  • Openings into Effective Teaching that Builds on Curiosity - 25 Years of Supporting Teachers as Levers of Change
  • Openings into Schools for Researchers to Share their Expertise and Awe - Scientist Role Models Inspire, Delight, Engage Young Learners
  • Opening Imaginations and Pathways into Future Opportunities - Sponsorships & Employee Volunteers Show Kids “The World”



Fall 2021 newsletter
Fall 2021 Newsletter
  • CRS Builds Capacity for the Future of Innovation in the East Bay
  • It’s Elementary! Kids Love Doing Science With Scientists
  • STEM Industry Teams Share Joy of Science
  • Catapults & Cornstarch: 7th Graders & Mentors are Back in STEM Action
  • Science Resources in our Community
  • The 2020-2021 School Year at a Glance
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Spring 2021 Newsletter
  • 5th Graders Engineer Paper Planes with Port of Oakland
  • Planting Actual Seeds of Science
  • Watersheds, Worms, and Wandering: Teachers Up their Game in Building Climate & Environmental Literacy
  • When the Going Got Tough, These Teachers Leaned-in on Science
  • Celebrate Inspiration in STEM
2020 Fall Newsletter
Fall 2020 Newsletter
  • Kids think Scientists are Cool, Even in Virtual Class!
  • Online Lessons Promote Inclusion & Diversity
  • Building Students’ Climate Literacy Can’t Wait!
  • Young Scientists Need Supplies for Experiments
  • BASIS Goes Global: One Health Extends Beyond the Bay
  • Have Good Business Contacts? Make Science Happen!
Spring-2020-Newsletter
Spring 2020 Newsletter
  • With New Urgency, We Focus on Science Literacy & Equity
  • Rapid Response to Meet Teacher Needs
  • BASIS Goes the Distance
  • Be a Scientist - Spring 2020
  • Congratulations to this year’s Science Super Stars!
  • Climate Literacy
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Fall 2019 Newsletter
  • Pathways to Understanding through Stronger Science Learning
  • Raising the Bar: What Exellence Looks Like
  • UC Scientists Bring Inquiry to Young Learners
  • Summertime Exploration Links Teachers, Scientists
  • The Joy of Making, No Special Equipment Required!
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Spring 2019 Newsletter
  • It’s not magic, it’s science! We make supplies disappear in a flash!
  • Field Trips for Teachers Bring Inspiration
  • Teachers Honored for Excellence in Elementary Science
  • BASIS Teams Spark Wonder
  • What happens when you bring together scientists and classrooms full of 7th graders?
  • Science in Pink
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Fall 2018 Newsletter
  • Why Supporting K-6 Science Teaching & Learning Matters More than Ever
  • Seals, Hikes, Views and Discovery fill Fal Field Trip for Teachers
  • Connecting Scientists & Schools: Celebrating 15 Years of Partnership with UC Berkeley
  • Creeks and Leaves and Bugs! Oh My! Teachers Venture Outdoors with Scientists to Explore
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Spring 2018 Newsletter
  • Observation Leads to Wonder Through Scientific Sketching
  • Educators Transform Teaching, Share Success Stories in Science
  • Inspiration, Exploration & Mentors: Ciencias en Espanol
  • Transporting Science with the Port of Oakland
  • Building Elementary Science Teaching (BEST)
  • Building Science Identity: What's Your Story?
  • Making Connections at Chabot Space and Science Center
  • BASIS Team Spotlight: Bolt Threads, Inspired by Spiders
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Fall 2017 Newsletter
  • Richmond Teachers Gather for Inspiration, Information & Practical Ideas
  • CRS Science Outreach Grows in the East Bay
  • Where to Find Collections of Fossils, Plants, Animals & Insects!
  • Be A Scientist 7th Grade Mentoring Program: By The Numbers
  • Volunteers Build Skills in Teaching & Communicating Science
  • How Do You Measure Inspiration?
  • Sharing the Joy of Science at the Bay Area Science Festival
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Spring 2017 Newsletter
  • Celebrating 20 Years: Honoring Excellence and Looking to the Future
  • Bergman Fundraising Challenge
  • Science Super Stars
  • Private Industry Partners
  • Resource Fair: It's All About Making Connections
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Fall 2016 Newsletter
  • Save the Date for CRS's 20th Birthday party and fundraising evening. March 16, 2017 6-9 pm.
  • Field Trip for Teachers at Lake Merritt
  • BASIS Lesson Library
  • Science Al Fresco
  • Thank you to partners and supporters
  • 20 years of BASIS programs in schools
  • Phenomena Centric Science
  • Be A Scientist
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Spring 2016 Newsletter
  • Meet the 2016 Science Super Star Classrooms
  • Field Trip for Teachers at Chabot Space and Science Center
  • Collaboration and exploration with the Pinole family of elementary schools
  • Thank you to our many supporters!
  • Family Science Nights
  • Volunteer Appreciation Party
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Fall 2015 Newsletter
  • Science is on the Upswing
  • Year 5: Celebrating Science Super Star Teachers
  • Exploring Crab Cove: Field Trip for Teachers
  • Providing Time and Space for Teachers to Learn Together
  • Thank You to our Partners and Supporters
  • Thank You Professor Bergman
  • STEM Volunteers Gather for BASIS Kickoff
  • Pop Up Science!
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Spring 2015 Newsletter
  • Celebrating Excellence in Science Teaching - This years Science Super Stars
  • What do Robots, Owls, Space, and Donuts Have in Common? CRS Spring Field Trip for Teachers & Resource Fair
  • Paper airplanes, Jelly Beans, and Dancing Oobleck, all in the Name of Science - Be a Scientist pilot program
  • Keep Science Thriving in Schools: Spring Giving Goal $10,000!
  • Thank you to our 2015 Partners, Donors & Supporters
  • Curiosity, Discovery, Inspiration
  • Providing Time for Teachers to Learn, Share Together - Science Professional Development
  • BASIS Volunteers Inspire Exploration
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Fall 2014 Newsletter
  • Proving the Effectiveness of CRS Support. External evaluation of CRS work
  • Why Should Students have all the Fun? Field Trip for Teachers at Lawrence Hall of Science
  • Be a Scientist: Pilot Middle School Project
  • Thank you to our Donors and Supporters
  • The Bergman Welch Award Challenge
  • The CRS Science Super Star Challenge
  • Teachers say Thank You
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Spring 2014 Newsletter
  • Congratulations to the 2013-14 Science Super Star
  • Because.  It's a powerful word in a teacher's toolbox.
  • Thank you to our partners, donors, and supporters
  • BASIS Celebration
  • Field Trip for Teachers at the Exploratorium
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Fall 2013 Newsletter
  • Engineering in the Classroom
  • Failure in Science, Engineering & the Classroom
  • Spotlight On: BASIS Volunteer, Megan V.
  • Field Trip for Teachers: Oakland Museum of California
  • New Science Standards Workshop for Environmental Education Organizations
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Spring 2013 Newsletter
  • Science Al Fresco at Cal Day
  • Field Trip for Teachers: Science and Art at The Crucible
  • 2012-13 Science Super Star Winner Announced
  • From the ED: Spring Renewal: A Dedication to Science
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Fall 2012 Newsletter
  • Field Trip for Teachers: Outdoor and Marine Exploration
  • From the ED: What is Evidence?
  • Toast to 15 Years and BASIS Fall Kickoff Highlights
  • Cam, the Curious Chameleon
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Spring 2012 Newsletter
  • Inspiration in the Classroom: from the volunteer's perspective
  • East Bay Regional Park District hosts CRS Spring Field Trip for Teachers at Lake Temescal in Oakland
  • From the ED: Role Models Inspire
  • Science Super Star Challenge Awards
  • Advisory Council: Enhancing Science Education
  • Celebrating Childhood Dreams at the BASIS Volunteer Appreciation Event
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Fall 2011 Newsletter
  • CRS Season of Celebration: Founders' Event and BASIS Fall Kickoff
  • Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center Field Trip for Teachers
  • Welcome New Staff
  • CRS and the Bay Area Science Festival
  • Teaching Students to Ask Questions and Think Like (Bayer) Scientists
  • Science Super Star Program
  • From the ED: Keeping the Fires of Science Learning Alight
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Spring 2011 Newsletter
  • CRS Forms Advisory Council on Science Education
  • CIC Spotlight: Wishing Bon Voyage to Ailey Crow
  • Celebrating Science Success in BUSD
  • Spring Science Resource Social on the Research Vessel Robert G. Brownlee
  • Awards & Recognition: UC Chancellor's Award, STEMposium, GSI Awards
  • From the E.D.: What's Under That Rock?