Unlocking the Power of Primary Sources at the Autry Museum
On July 30 and 31 , 2025, Cotsen Mentors and Fellows came together at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles for a two-day professional聽development seminar that turned history into a hands-on adventure. The workshop kicked off at the James R. Parks Library and Archives, where Cheryl Miller and Alejandra 鈥淎le鈥 Gaeta walked us through the […]
Our Amazing 2025-2026 Cotsen Mentors
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Kicking Off the Journey: Mentors & Fellows Orientation 2025
On Saturday, August 16, new Cotsen Mentors and Fellows gathered for orientation and the start of an exciting two-year journey together. Educators from Ocean View School District, Walnut Valley Unified, Montebello Unified, Fullerton, Long Beach Unified, and Los Angeles Unified joined to learn, connect, and build community.to learn, connect, and build community. The day highlighted […]
Mathematizing Literature at Edison Language Academy
What happens when you bring math into storytime? For Hayde Cervantes, an alumna Cotsen Fellow at Edison Language Academy, the answer was joyful engagement.聽After learning about Mathematizing Children鈥檚 Literature at the NCTE-NCTM conference, Hayde teamed up with her Cotsen Mentor, Alma Williams, to put these ideas into practice. Inspired by Karen Recinos鈥櫬燿ual language CGI training, […]
NCTE/NCTM 2025
On June 16鈥18, the Cotsen Foundation proudly supported a group of 25 mentors, fellows, and staff in attending the 2025 NCTE鈥揘CTM Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy & Mathematics in Chicago. They joined over 1,500 educators for a powerful learning experience focused on integrating math and literacy through innovative strategies. Among the standout moments was a […]
Where Talent Meets Tradition: Baldwin Hills鈥 鈥淯s Celebration鈥 Shines
On a vibrant spring morning in Los Angeles, Baldwin Hills Elementary School once again lit up the stage and our hearts with its annual 鈥淯s Celebration,鈥 a schoolwide talent show that showcases student ability and celebrates community, culture, and connection. For decades, this powerful tradition has brought families, educators, and students together in an expression […]





