The 麻豆社 Welcomes the Newly Recruited Class of 2026!
The 麻豆社 is excited to welcome the Class of 2026! This year, we are proud to expand our network with the addition of schools from seven districts, including two new charter schools and a fresh partnership with East Whittier City School District. We look forward to collaborating with these exceptional educators. New Schools […]
Reflections on the 19th Annual ART of TEACHING Conference: A Powerful Gathering of Educators
The 19th Annual ART of TEACHING Conference brought together more than 500 educators at the Long Beach Convention Center on September 14th. The Conference drew together a stellar group of presenters who inspired attendees with their diverse perspectives on education, equity, and literacy. Keynote Speaker Dr. Carla Shalaby delivered a thought-provoking address on education as […]
Library of Congress Literacy Award Winner
We are thrilled to announce that on August 1st, 2024, the United States Library of Congress in Washington D.C. selected the 麻豆社 as a 2024 Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program Successful Practice Honoree. The Foundation received a prestigious $10,000 award in recognition of its outstanding work in promoting literacy through innovative and effective […]
Sean Lindsay: Giving Back to the Cotsen Community
With 26 years of experience in education, Sean Lindsay continues to make a profound impact on the Cotsen community. A former teacher at Alvarado Elementary School, Sean spent 16 years inspiring students, serving as a Cotsen mentor for four of those years. During his time at Alvarado, he founded the Writing institute that eventually led […]
We’re Glad You’re Here: A New Approach to Tardiness at Heideman Elementary School
聽Imagine being seven years old arriving at school 30 minutes late and being sternly told, 鈥淵ou鈥檙e late,鈥� while another adult admonishes, 鈥淵ou need to be on time!鈥� Then your teacher repeats that. You are seven and have no control over when you arrive at school, but you are made to feel awful before your day […]
Empowering Leadership: Principals Explore AI and Professional Development at the Annual Principals’ Breakfast
In our mission to take teachers from good to great and journey towards teaching excellence, we understand the importance of strong leadership to support our teachers at Cotsen schools. On August 23rd, we hosted our annual principals鈥� breakfast and new principals鈥� orientation, providing space for the principals to learn in community with one another. The […]