Monday Message
Educator University
Please take a look below for some exciting in-person workshops and online webinars that we have coming up at the end of March.
Learner Spotlight: The Steinberg Family
The Steinberg family, aka “the Reptile Family”, has a passion for animals and nature. iLEAD Exploration learners Owen (12) and Hunter (6) help care for the many reptiles, amphibians, and…
Vendor Spotlight: Math with Mrs. Fish
Math with Mrs. Fish Veteran teacher and independent study mom Laura Fischer is Mrs. Fish, and she loves math. Her goal is to provide the very best middle school math…
STEAM Fair
Extreme STEA2M is an experiential learning event at Fairplex that is designed to inspire learners from grades K-12 to explore and pursue learning and careers in the areas of STEA2M….
March 14 is Pi Day
March 14 is Pi Day. Don’t let the sound of the name fool you; 3/14 does not commemorate the sweet, baked circular treat (though it is circular-related). It is the…
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: OWLCRATE JR
OwlCrate Jr is an award-winning subscription book box for children ages 8-12. Each month, you will be sent a newly published middle-grade novel, exclusive goodies from the author, and 4-6…
iLEAD Presents: Explore with TED
Beginning this Tuesday, March 5 we are proudly rolling out a new series we call EXPLORE WITH TED. The hope is that you will watch a selected TED talk and…
March is Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and this year’s theme is “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence.” This year we honor women who have led efforts to end war, violence,…
Alexander Graham Bell Day
You may have thought President’s Day was the end of holiday season in the New Year…but hold the phone! Alexander Graham Bell Day is celebrated every year on March 7th!…
Learner Spotlight: Koiter Family
The Koiter family — whose family motto is “We’re not quitters! We’re Koiters!” — are busy with many amazing projects and varied interests. Miles, Lennon, and Everly Koiter are working…
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
This Saturday, March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday—what better way to celebrate than to read? Did you know Dr. Seuss would be 115 this year? While he is no longer…
Onizuka Space Science Day
Serious-minded science students in grades 5-12 are invited to attend Onizuka Space Science Day 2019 at El Camino College! Saturday, March 9 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Ellison S….
Doodle for Google Contest
Enter the Doodle for Google Contest! Doodle for Google is an annual contest open to students in grades K-12. Students are invited to create their own Google doodle for the…
Vendor Spotlight: Mad Dog Math
Mad Dog Math is a fun, exciting, motivating, and challenging supplement to any math curriculum! These supplemental materials take the basic facts and break them down into bite-sized pieces that…
Learner Spotlight: Mariah Cruz
iLEAD Exploration learner Mariah Cruz (11th grade) has made a comeback in the last innings of the epic game of high school. Mariah enrolled in iLEAD Exploration last summer and…
Vendor Spotlight: Legacy Kits
iLEAD Exploration would like to welcome Legacy Kits as one of its newest vendors. Legacy Kits offers a monthly subscription kit that includes educational crafts and activities centered around African…
Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month. We are honored to celebrate the achievements and contributions of African American culture. There are many ways to learn more about this rich history and its…
Field Trips in Review
iLEAD Exploration learners have been enjoying this year’s fun and educational field trips. The Valley Trails Native American field trip allowed learners to learn about the daily life of Chumash Native…