Community Resources for Science

08/12/2026

❓️ Are you interested in giving elementary school students their first "lightbulb" moments as they learn how things work, and realize that science is cool? 🔍️ Or mentoring middle school students in designing and implementing their own science experience? 🔬

🧑🏽‍🔬 We're currently seeking volunteers for our popular "Bay Area Scientists Inspiring Students" and "Be A Scientist" programs! Swipe ➡️ for more info, and submit your interest at https://crscience.org/outreach/

08/11/2026

‼️ GOOD NEWS for children's education: the State Board of Education is adding science test scores to the state dashboard. 🥳

We're prepping for the start of the new school year, supporting 2,000+ TK-8 educators across the East Bay, and working with our Advisory Council partners including Exploratorium and Lawrence Hall of Science to keep the momentum for aligned science teaching and learning moving forward.

More than 80 teachers took part in our summer institutes and they are ready to incorporate science in their classrooms from Day 1 of the new year. They're also equipped to support their fellow teachers in embracing the power of high-interest, phenomena-centered science explorations to also develop students' reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills!

Great article by EdSource, on these critical new updates to the California School Dashboard:

California’s science teachers are hoping that the addition of California Science Test scores as another state accountability metric will lead to more investment and a deeper appreciation of the Next Generation Science Standards’ potential to enrich learning.

08/06/2026

📚 Here's some feel-good summer reading: our 2025-26 school year impact report lets you take a look at some joyful moments of science learning! 👩🏻‍🔬

Our team is leading summer teacher trainings, recruiting new STEM volunteers, and restocking our supply bins -- the new school year starts in just a few short weeks!

Teachers, scientists, donors and partners helped make these impacts possible:

✅Empowered teachers with science lesson planning resource and knowledge
✅Engaged students in joyful learning opportunities
✅Nurtured climate literacy for students
✅Inspired young learners with our network of Bay Area scientists
✅Connected teachers, scientists, and the community

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Read the full impact report on our website.

Be part of this good new story: Donate or volunteer today: https://crscience.org/about/donate/

07/10/2026

🏫 Another school year of inspiration and impact is in the books! ✅

For almost 30 years, CRS has transformed science education for East Bay students and teachers towards equity, opportunity, and success. In a year marked by staggering changes to the science landscape, CRS has led responsive, innovative and collaborative initiatives for educators and brought thousands of students face-to-face with Bay Area scientists.

Our new report highlights impacts of our work empowering educators to center science exploration connected to students’ everyday lives into joyful learning. Foundational science skills are going to make the difference for our next generation as we provide exposure to diverse role models, chances for hands-on projects, and gateways into STEM career paths.

📔 Read our 2025-26 Impact Report:https://crscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2025.26EndofYearReport.pdf

04/13/2026

Celebrate Earth Week in SF with live jazz and local impact (you're invited!): Get your tickets today! https://luma.com/vhfo2hb4 Join CRS staff and board members, educators, scientists, and community members for an evening of meaningful impact, great drinks, and phenomenal live music.