THE 2021-2022 SPEAKER SERIES HAS CONCLUDED FOR THE YEAR
THANK YOU FOR A FABULOUS YEAR
ZOOM WEBINAR DETAILS ARE LISTED WITH EACH EVENT.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
THANK YOU FOR A FABULOUS YEAR
ZOOM WEBINAR DETAILS ARE LISTED WITH EACH EVENT.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
2021-2022 Event Schedule
24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection
A discussion between author and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tiffany Shlain and Oak Knoll Counselor Nicole Scott about the neuroscience, psychology and history of a weekly day of rest.
In our post-pandemic world, the importance of slowing down and making intentional choices with our time is clearer than ever. Join renowned speaker, author, and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tiffany Shlain as she talks about her national bestselling book 24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection. Ms. Shlain will explore how turning off screens one day a week can work wonders on your brain, body, and soul. She makes the case for incorporating this weekly reset into our 24/7 lives, issuing a call to rebalance ourselves and our society.
VIA ZOOM: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 @ 6:30 pm. To view the recording of the discussion, click here: vimeo.com/606921405.
You can purchase the speaker's book through Kepler's Books & Magazines by clicking here.
SEE ALSO A LIST OF FILMS FOR MPCSD AUDIENCE, CURATED BY TIFFANY SHLAIN:
Dear Parent (2min)
Dear Student (2 min)
30,000 Days (11 mins) Explores 3000 years of ideas around living a life of meaning and purpose
50/50: Rethinking the Past, Present & Future of Women + Power (20 mins)
The Science of Character (8min)
The Future Starts Here Original Series:
Technology Shabbats (5mins)
A Case For Dreaming (6mins)
ParenTechnology (5mins)
A discussion between author and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tiffany Shlain and Oak Knoll Counselor Nicole Scott about the neuroscience, psychology and history of a weekly day of rest.
In our post-pandemic world, the importance of slowing down and making intentional choices with our time is clearer than ever. Join renowned speaker, author, and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tiffany Shlain as she talks about her national bestselling book 24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection. Ms. Shlain will explore how turning off screens one day a week can work wonders on your brain, body, and soul. She makes the case for incorporating this weekly reset into our 24/7 lives, issuing a call to rebalance ourselves and our society.
VIA ZOOM: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 @ 6:30 pm. To view the recording of the discussion, click here: vimeo.com/606921405.
You can purchase the speaker's book through Kepler's Books & Magazines by clicking here.
SEE ALSO A LIST OF FILMS FOR MPCSD AUDIENCE, CURATED BY TIFFANY SHLAIN:
Dear Parent (2min)
Dear Student (2 min)
30,000 Days (11 mins) Explores 3000 years of ideas around living a life of meaning and purpose
50/50: Rethinking the Past, Present & Future of Women + Power (20 mins)
The Science of Character (8min)
The Future Starts Here Original Series:
Technology Shabbats (5mins)
A Case For Dreaming (6mins)
ParenTechnology (5mins)
Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides
A conversation with author and political scientist Terri Givens and MPCSD Superintendent Erik Burmeister about how we begin healing our racial divides within our current political context.
MPCSD continues its journey toward antiracism by exploring how we might begin healing our racial divides within our current political context. Join CEO and Founder of the Center for Higher Education Leadership, former Provost of Menlo College, and our Menlo Park neighbor Terri E. Givens as she discusses her new book Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides with us. Her intimate knowledge of our community and expertise as a political scientist will bring a unique perspective to this issue that is sure to resonate with the MPCSD community.
VIA ZOOM: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 @ 6:30. To review a recording of the discussion, click here: vimeo.com/631128024.
You can purchase the speaker's book through Kepler's Books & Magazines here.
Here are a few resources suggested by Dr. Givens:
5 Tips for Cultivating Empathy: https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/resources-for-families/5-tips-cultivating-empathy
Radical Empathy Reading Guide: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/asset/9312/radical-empathy-reading-guide.pdf
A conversation with author and political scientist Terri Givens and MPCSD Superintendent Erik Burmeister about how we begin healing our racial divides within our current political context.
MPCSD continues its journey toward antiracism by exploring how we might begin healing our racial divides within our current political context. Join CEO and Founder of the Center for Higher Education Leadership, former Provost of Menlo College, and our Menlo Park neighbor Terri E. Givens as she discusses her new book Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides with us. Her intimate knowledge of our community and expertise as a political scientist will bring a unique perspective to this issue that is sure to resonate with the MPCSD community.
VIA ZOOM: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 @ 6:30. To review a recording of the discussion, click here: vimeo.com/631128024.
You can purchase the speaker's book through Kepler's Books & Magazines here.
Here are a few resources suggested by Dr. Givens:
5 Tips for Cultivating Empathy: https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/resources-for-families/5-tips-cultivating-empathy
Radical Empathy Reading Guide: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/asset/9312/radical-empathy-reading-guide.pdf
Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit our Addictions
Join Pulitzer prize-winning investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author Michael Moss as he shares research from his latest book.
All eyes turn to food as the country prepares for Thanksgiving, but what’s behind the food industry’s hold on our senses and wallet? Join Pulitzer prize-winning investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author Michael Moss as he shares research from his latest book Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions. With surprising facts and cooking demonstrations, learn why our brains make bad food choices, how the industry takes advantage of that, and what we can do to break free. And just in time for the holidays!
VIA ZOOM: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 @ 6:30 pm. To review a recording of the discussion, click here: https://vimeo.com/646981969
You can purchase the speaker's book through Kepler's Books & Magazines by clicking here.
Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It
A conversation between Professor Ethan Kross and MPCSD Superintendent Erik Burmeister about the hidden power of our inner voice and how to harness it
Do you talk to yourself? When you do, who answers back - your coach or your critic? In conversation with Superintendent Erik Burmeister, University of Michigan Professor of Psychology and Management Ethan Kross shares research from his book Chatter: That Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It which reveals the hidden power of our inner voice and shows how to harness it to combat anxiety, improve physical and mental health, and deepen our relationships with others.
VIA ZOOM: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 @ 6:30 pm.
You can purchase the speaker's book through Kepler's Books & Magazines by clicking here.
A conversation between Professor Ethan Kross and MPCSD Superintendent Erik Burmeister about the hidden power of our inner voice and how to harness it
Do you talk to yourself? When you do, who answers back - your coach or your critic? In conversation with Superintendent Erik Burmeister, University of Michigan Professor of Psychology and Management Ethan Kross shares research from his book Chatter: That Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It which reveals the hidden power of our inner voice and shows how to harness it to combat anxiety, improve physical and mental health, and deepen our relationships with others.
VIA ZOOM: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 @ 6:30 pm.
You can purchase the speaker's book through Kepler's Books & Magazines by clicking here.
Being an Askable Adult: The Why, What, When and How of Talking with your Child about Sexual Health
A presentation by Vanessa Kellam, Parent Engagement Coordinator, Health Connected
A parent-only interactive workshop will be facilitated by Health Connected, the leading provider of puberty and education in San Mateo County schools. The session will provide tips and strategies for you, as a parent, to create an environment of comfort and trust with your child to discuss puberty and their emerging sexuality. It's never too early, or too late, to learn skills to communicate with your young person about sexuality. Vanessa Kellam, from Health Connected, aims to inspire you to be an Askable Adult and the first person your child turns to when they have questions about sexual health. This workshop is designed for adults who have teens and pre-teens.
VIA ZOOM: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 6:30PM. Please register in advance here: bit.ly/3KWtqea
A presentation by Vanessa Kellam, Parent Engagement Coordinator, Health Connected
A parent-only interactive workshop will be facilitated by Health Connected, the leading provider of puberty and education in San Mateo County schools. The session will provide tips and strategies for you, as a parent, to create an environment of comfort and trust with your child to discuss puberty and their emerging sexuality. It's never too early, or too late, to learn skills to communicate with your young person about sexuality. Vanessa Kellam, from Health Connected, aims to inspire you to be an Askable Adult and the first person your child turns to when they have questions about sexual health. This workshop is designed for adults who have teens and pre-teens.
VIA ZOOM: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 6:30PM. Please register in advance here: bit.ly/3KWtqea
Taking it Personally: A 6-Week Workshop Series
Project Cornerstone’s “Take It Personally” 6-Week Research-Based Workshop Series: Tools for strengthening our relationships with our own kids and those in our community.
Each week, come share, discuss, and practice ways to show caring, give support, set boundaries, and build strong relationships that help youth succeed in school, friendships, and life! Questions such as "How do I talk to my kids so that they will listen?" and "How do I help my kids succeed in both school and life?" will be discussed. This workshop will be offered either in person or via Zoom - you choose.
In-Person with Melissa Tonisson: Thursdays 10:00 a.m. at the MPCSD District Office 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10. CLICK HERE to register in advance.
VIA ZOOM with Ziem Neubert: Mondays 6:30 p.m. 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7. CLICK HERE to register in advance.
Project Cornerstone’s “Take It Personally” 6-Week Research-Based Workshop Series: Tools for strengthening our relationships with our own kids and those in our community.
Each week, come share, discuss, and practice ways to show caring, give support, set boundaries, and build strong relationships that help youth succeed in school, friendships, and life! Questions such as "How do I talk to my kids so that they will listen?" and "How do I help my kids succeed in both school and life?" will be discussed. This workshop will be offered either in person or via Zoom - you choose.
In-Person with Melissa Tonisson: Thursdays 10:00 a.m. at the MPCSD District Office 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10. CLICK HERE to register in advance.
VIA ZOOM with Ziem Neubert: Mondays 6:30 p.m. 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7. CLICK HERE to register in advance.
The Stories We Perpetuate: What We Teach and Why and How We Should Elevate the Diminished Voices of our History
Join experts in education, history, curriculum design and textbook writing as we examine a path towards cultural competence among our students.
This event features an impressive panel that includes Dr. Gwenn Lei, Coordinator, Reading-Language Arts/History-Social Science, San Mateo County Office of Education; Dr. Rachel B. Reinhard, Director, UC Berkeley History Social Science Project; Marissa McGee, Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for MPCSD and Ravenswood; and Michelle Betancourt, MPCSD Instructional Coach. The panel will be facilitated by MPCSD's Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Jammie Behrendt. These experts in education, history, curriculum design and textbook writing will discuss a path towards cultural competence among our students. Cultural competence means that students are secure in their knowledge and understanding of their own culture AND are developing fluency in at least one other culture. As part of MPCSD’s commitment to antiracism, this panel discussion will look at the common historical narratives we teach in our K-8 schools and begin to unpack the bias ingrained in so much of the available curriculum.
VIA ZOOM: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 @ 6:30 pm. To view a recording of the discussion, you can click here: https://vimeo.com/689400629
Resources referenced in the discussion include:
Learning for Justice - Social Justice Standards - https://www.learningforjustice.org/frameworks/social-justice-standards
SMCOE flyer - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ayR1pihE-2QojS14nIJdluhplQ6nW7tN/view
Join experts in education, history, curriculum design and textbook writing as we examine a path towards cultural competence among our students.
This event features an impressive panel that includes Dr. Gwenn Lei, Coordinator, Reading-Language Arts/History-Social Science, San Mateo County Office of Education; Dr. Rachel B. Reinhard, Director, UC Berkeley History Social Science Project; Marissa McGee, Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for MPCSD and Ravenswood; and Michelle Betancourt, MPCSD Instructional Coach. The panel will be facilitated by MPCSD's Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Jammie Behrendt. These experts in education, history, curriculum design and textbook writing will discuss a path towards cultural competence among our students. Cultural competence means that students are secure in their knowledge and understanding of their own culture AND are developing fluency in at least one other culture. As part of MPCSD’s commitment to antiracism, this panel discussion will look at the common historical narratives we teach in our K-8 schools and begin to unpack the bias ingrained in so much of the available curriculum.
VIA ZOOM: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 @ 6:30 pm. To view a recording of the discussion, you can click here: https://vimeo.com/689400629
Resources referenced in the discussion include:
Learning for Justice - Social Justice Standards - https://www.learningforjustice.org/frameworks/social-justice-standards
SMCOE flyer - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ayR1pihE-2QojS14nIJdluhplQ6nW7tN/view
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Teaching Children Self Regulation
An Evening with Therapist Lauren Allerhand of the Child Mind Institute about learning skills to help your child manage intense emotions.
Regulating emotions is one of the most critical - yet hard to develop - skills we need in school, relationships, and life. It’s hard for adults to grasp and can be confounding for us as we teach it to our kids. Dr. Lauren Allerhand will help us with practical advice, scientific research, and plenty of time for deep Q&A about your pressing concerns. This talk will cover how to better understand your and your children’s emotional experience and skills that can be used in the moment to manage uncomfortable or intense emotions.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Teaching Children Self Regulation
An Evening with Therapist Lauren Allerhand of the Child Mind Institute about learning skills to help your child manage intense emotions.
Regulating emotions is one of the most critical - yet hard to develop - skills we need in school, relationships, and life. It’s hard for adults to grasp and can be confounding for us as we teach it to our kids. Dr. Lauren Allerhand will help us with practical advice, scientific research, and plenty of time for deep Q&A about your pressing concerns. This talk will cover how to better understand your and your children’s emotional experience and skills that can be used in the moment to manage uncomfortable or intense emotions.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022