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A new poll finds 80% of Gen Z youth feel anxious and overwhelmed about climate change. Also, San Diego is falling short of its goals to generate zero waste by 2040. Plus, students at Jacobs High Tech High in Liberty Station are using woodwork to learn about science and humanities.

STEM and social-emotional learning in early childhood education lay the groundwork for countless skills children will need as they get older and become contributing community members. With the proper access and approach, educators and mentors can present children with learning opportunities where they can discover their own individual talents, tap into sources of inspiration and encouragement, and spark an innate love of learning. Designed to spark your love of learning and stretch your thinking, we will explore the science behind early childhood education fundamentals and some of the latest advancements in the field. Speakers and panelists will present on early childhood STEM foundational fluencies, the role of social-emotional learning and play in STEM education, the importance of equity and access, and powerful partnerships in early childhood education. Featured topics include: Bridging the Gap, Equity & Access, STEM Education, and The Role of Soft Skills

Self-driving cars have flooded San Francisco's streets, and not everyone is happy. Street activists have been using a low-tech solution to incapacitate the vehicles.

Girls Who Code Clubs are meant for girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and rolemodels and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will be able to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You then work in teams to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves real world problems you care about through code! Access to a laptop computer is essential for this series. Please contact Melissa Giffen (MBarbour@sandiego.gov) if you want to join the club but do not have a laptop to use.

Dozens of shorts, features and documentaries look to the oceans and water in celebration of United Nations' World Oceans Day.

The deleted accounts will get rid of user data in Gmail, Google Drive and Docs, Google Calendar and YouTube. To keep an account active, a user simply has to log in.

Some parents who have been outspoken in their criticism of local school districts are finding allies in community members opposed to COVID safety protocols and other education policies. Buoyed by that support, they are now running to become school board members.

Canceled Ages 6-8 Welcome! Guest instructors teach this month-long series full of hands-on, engaging crafts using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) to teach hand skills to children using safe materials. Each project teaches craftsmanship, dexterity and material exploration. Projects range from woodworking, sewing, ceramics, paper crafts, textiles to fusing glass. Young students will make beautiful pieces to take home over the course of the series. All materials included. Projects are switched up constantly, so repeats are welcome! October focus: Textiles November focus: Reduce-Reuse December focus: Giving Back Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

You don't even have to own one. Research shows just 5 to 20 minutes interacting with other people's pooches can reduce stress hormones and increase well-being.

The Third International Summit on Genome Editing concluded Monday with ethicists warning scientists to slow down efforts to use gene-editing to enhance the health of embryos.