Here are videos and other resources from our previous events.
Have a question or request? Email speakerseries@mpcsd.org and we will gladly help!
Being an Askable Adult: The Why, What, When and How of Talking with your Child about Sexual Health.
February 1, 2023
A presentation by Vanessa Kellam, Parent Engagement Coordinator, Health Connected
A parent-only interactive workshop was facilitated by Health Connected, the leading provider of puberty and education in San Mateo County schools. This workshop was designed for adults who have teens and pre-teens. The presentation was not recorded, but informational PDFs with relevant resources are available:
February 1, 2023
A presentation by Vanessa Kellam, Parent Engagement Coordinator, Health Connected
A parent-only interactive workshop was facilitated by Health Connected, the leading provider of puberty and education in San Mateo County schools. This workshop was designed for adults who have teens and pre-teens. The presentation was not recorded, but informational PDFs with relevant resources are available:
| 2022-2023_ttms_family_resources.pdf |
| 2022-2023_preteen_family_resources.pdf |
2 - PART MINISERIES: WHERE DID CHILDHOOD GO?
PART 1: SCREENING OF THE MOVIE, CHASING CHILDHOOD, AND PANEL DISCUSSION
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
The movie "Chasing Childhood is available to stream. Click here for options: geni.us/ChasingChildhood. The panel discussion following the movie can be seen here: vimeo.com/771278838
PART 2: WITH JULIE LYTHCOTT-HAIMS
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
A conversation between Superintendent Erik Burmeister and author, educator and expert featured in Chasing Childhood, Julie Lythcott-Haims about how childhood has changed.
The link to the recording can be found here: vimeo.com/772158035
PART 1: SCREENING OF THE MOVIE, CHASING CHILDHOOD, AND PANEL DISCUSSION
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
The movie "Chasing Childhood is available to stream. Click here for options: geni.us/ChasingChildhood. The panel discussion following the movie can be seen here: vimeo.com/771278838
PART 2: WITH JULIE LYTHCOTT-HAIMS
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
A conversation between Superintendent Erik Burmeister and author, educator and expert featured in Chasing Childhood, Julie Lythcott-Haims about how childhood has changed.
The link to the recording can be found here: vimeo.com/772158035
HOW TO NAVIGATE THE TOP SOCIAL MEDIA APPS AND GET AHEAD OF DANGERS ONLINE
October 11, 2022
Author, podcaster and founder of Smart Social Josh Ochs about how to keep your kids safe with gaming, social media, and other apps.
The video specifically designed for the MPCSD Speaker Series and played on 10/11/22 can be found here: share.descript.com/view/vKslEgtjSDr.
Some student specific modules include:
1. What students think about social media challenges, click here smartsocial.com/post/social-media-challenges#toc-what-students-think-about-social-media-challenges-video
2. Positive Use of Social Media for Back to School, click here smartsocial.com/post/positive-impact-of-social-media#toc-what-students-think-about-social-media-video-
Very Informed Parent (VIP) link for parents to sign up for a one year FREE subscription: smartsocial.com/menloparkcitysd
October 11, 2022
Author, podcaster and founder of Smart Social Josh Ochs about how to keep your kids safe with gaming, social media, and other apps.
The video specifically designed for the MPCSD Speaker Series and played on 10/11/22 can be found here: share.descript.com/view/vKslEgtjSDr.
Some student specific modules include:
1. What students think about social media challenges, click here smartsocial.com/post/social-media-challenges#toc-what-students-think-about-social-media-challenges-video
2. Positive Use of Social Media for Back to School, click here smartsocial.com/post/positive-impact-of-social-media#toc-what-students-think-about-social-media-video-
Very Informed Parent (VIP) link for parents to sign up for a one year FREE subscription: smartsocial.com/menloparkcitysd
DINOSAUR NO MORE: FIRESIDE CHAT ON GENDER AND SEXUALITY FOR THE MODERN PARENT
September 22, 2022
Liberty Hebron, LPCC from Children's Health Council. To view a recording of the discussion, go to: https://vimeo.com/753940315. For a PDF of the CHC slides click this link.
The Stories We Perpetuate: What We Teach and Why and How We Should Elevate the Diminished Voices of our History
March 16, 2022
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
Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit our Addictions
November 16, 2021
To review a recording of the discussion, click here: https://vimeo.com/646981969
Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides
October 12, 2021
To review a recording of the discussion, click here: vimeo.com/631128024.
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
October 12, 2021
To review a recording of the discussion, click here: vimeo.com/631128024.
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
24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection
September 14, 2021
To view the recording of the discussion, click here: vimeo.com/606921405.
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 (8 mins)
The Future Starts Here Original Series:
Technology Shabbats (5 mins)
A Case For Dreaming (6 mins)
ParenTechnology (5 mins)
"The Story of Plastic" Movie & Panel Discussion
April 6, 2021
CLICK HERE to watch the video.
Are you using technology or is technology using you?
March 15, 2021
Video: CLICK HERE to watch the video.
Resources:
Click here for a YouTube video titled "Coping with Covid-19: How Young People Use Digital Media to Manage Their Mental Health"
Being an Askable Adult: The Why, What, When and How of Talking with your Child about Sexual Health
Presented by Vanessa Kellam, Health Connected
February 23, 2021
Video: The Health Connected Parent Education sessions are not recorded because of the personal nature of this format and parents sharing details of their families.
Slides: Click here to see the slide presentation.
Resources:
Click here for a list of helpful resources for you and your teen.
Click here for a list of helpful resources for you and your pre-teen.
The Future of Educational Equity in the South Peninsula: How'd We Get Here and Where Are We Going? with Superintendents Erik Burmeister & Gina Sudaria, MAHS Principal Simone Rick-Kennel, and elected leaders and board members from East Palo Alto and Menlo Park
January 19, 2021
CLICK HERE to watch the video.
An Equity Walk Through MPCSD with Dr. Mary Montle Bacon of Images of Culture
January 13, 2021
CLICK HERE to watch the video.
The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America...and Menlo Park
January 6 and January 15, 2021
CLICK HERE to watch the video.
Mental Health & Learning: Living in Uncertain Times
November 17, 2020
CLICK HERE to watch the video.
Permission to Feel with Dr. Marc Brackett and Superintendent Erik Burmeister
October 6, 2020
CLICK HERE to watch the video.
Click on this Kepler's link to purchase Dr. Brackett's book Permission to Feel.
Talking to Your Kids about Race and Racism
A conversation with author & former Stanford Dean Julie Lythcott-Haims and MPCSD Superintendent Erik Burmeister
September 8, 2020
CLICK HERE to watch the video.
Click on this Kepler's link to purchase Julie's books and other books about race & racism.
Visit Julie's website to see other resources recommended by Julie.
"8th Grade: The Movie" Panel Discussion with MPCSD Faculty and Staff
October 2, 2019
CLICK HERE to watch the video.
Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead & Live without Barriers by Professor Jo Boaler
September 4, 2019
(The sound is missing from the first 30 minutes of the video. Our sincere apologies for this error.)
The Importance of Teaching Compassion to our Kids
March 27, 2019
CLICK HERE to watch the video.
Speaker Series presentation video - The Importance of Teaching Compassion to our Kids with Jeff Weiner, Kristen Gracia and Erik Burmeister