Innovation in Education Awards Nomination Deadline Extended
The nomination deadline for the Innovation in Education Awards has been extended to Friday, March 18th. The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) encourages educators to apply today for the following awards: inspire Award: This award illustrates the unique attributes of the program that gets kids excited about learning. This award specifically focuses on the program characteristics […]
2016 Innovation in Education Special Awards Announced
On May 25, 2016, the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) will hold its 13th annual Innovation in Education Awards at the University of San Diego. This event brings together more than 500 educators and business leaders to highlight champions of educational innovation in the community, as well as exceptional students pursuing careers in STEM education. […]
TeamRED Collaborative Group visits Coronado Middle School
On Monday, February 22nd, the Classroom of the Future Foundation’s (CFF) TeamRED Collaborative Group visited Coronado Middle School (CMS) to learn about their 1:1 efforts and open educational resources (OER) implementation in english, science, and math classrooms. The TeamRED Collaborative Group consists of seven school districts in San Diego County, all integrating technology into their […]
Synergies: Meet the New CEO, Nominations Open, and MORE
The new Synergies (issue #48) is out and it’s an opportunity to learn more about our new Chief Executive Officer, James Wright. In addition, we’re accepting nominations for the 2016 Innovation in Education Awards through March 11, 2016. Did you know we have a new venue at University of San Diego this year? Learn more inside […]
UT “Community Spotlight” Features CFF
James Wright, Chief Executive Officer for the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), was a guest on the Union-Tribune San Diego’s “Community Spotlight” radio show with Drew Schlosberg on Friday, January 15th. Topics discussed in this podcast include: James’ extensive background in nonprofit development, marketing, and leadership, as well as his transition from feeding bodies with […]
CFF Announces James Wright as New CEO
James Wright has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF). Since 1997, CFF has engaged business, community, and educational leaders to create innovative learning environments in San Diego County K-12 public schools. CFF has contributed more than $8 million to educational programs throughout San Diego County and has provided nearly $400,000 in […]
Open Education Resources (OER) Summit in San Diego on 11/04/15
Open Education Resources (OER) is currently a very hot topic in K-12 education. The potential to obtain high quality instructional materials at little or no cost is driving this interest. To assist educators in San Diego County, the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), San Diego County TeamRED Collaborative and The Greaves Group are sponsoring the Open […]
Synergies: Don’t miss the stories from our recent newsletter
Don’t miss any of the great articles in the most recent version of the Classroom of the Future Foundation’s newsletter, called Synergies. In Synergies issue #47, you’ll learn about the following stories: SDG&E Strengthens Commitment to Classroom of the Future Initiatives Local STEM Recognized Nationally CFF’s Bruce Braciszewski to Retire New Chair and Vice Chair at […]
Sal Khan of Khan Academy at USD on 10/1/15
Join Sal Khan in San Diego as he tells the inspiring story of how he founded the not-for-profit Khan Academy and how the organization is educating millions of people worldwide. Sal will also share his thoughts on what education reimagined could look like and how his dream of “providing a free, world-class education for […]
CFF’s Bruce Braciszewski to Retire
The Classroom of the Future Foundation’s Executive Director for the past 17 years, Bruce Braciszewski, will retire by the end of 2015. The Board of Directors has formed a search committee and will begin recruiting in October. Recently married, he is relocating out of the county and plans to travel with his new wife. He […]